VAT Return Season? Here’s How a Virtual Assistant Can Help You Breathe Easier
- hello57365
- Apr 15
- 3 min read
That feeling when April hits and you suddenly remember your VAT return is due?
Yep, we’ve all been there.
You’re knee deep in client work, juggling a million tasks - and then you realise it’s time to gather receipts, reconcile transactions, check what’s missing and make sure everything’s tidy enough to hand over to your accountant.
Except... it’s not. Not even close.
If this sounds familiar, don’t worry. You’re not the only one scrambling to pull it all together at the eleventh hour. And the good news? There’s a better way.
The VAT admin spiral: it’s real

Let’s be honest, no one starts a business because they love tracking receipts and matching transactions.
But when VAT return season rolls around, all that back office admin that’s been quietly piling up suddenly demands your full attention.
Receipts that never got uploaded
Invoices that didn’t get chased
Transactions that are still sitting there, unreconciled
And that mystery payment from January that you meant to look into...
It’s not just time consuming, it’s stressful. Especially when it takes you away from the work that actually grows your business.
So how do you stay on top of it all without losing a week to spreadsheets and email chains?
That’s where we come in.
At Liruss Virtual Business Services, we help business owners just like you keep their accounts tidy, up to date, and VAT return–ready - without the last-minute scramble.
Now, we’re not accountants (and we don’t replace one). But we are the people who make sure your accountant has everything they need when they need it.
How VAT Return Support from a VA Can Save You Hours Each Quarter
Keeping your receipts organised and logged in your accounting system
Reconciling transactions regularly - so nothing falls through the cracks
Issuing, tracking and chasing invoices
Uploading expense documentation (no more saving it “for later”)
Preparing tidy reports for your accountant to review
Flagging anything that looks off or needs your attention
Think of us as your financial admin sidekick, quietly keeping things up to date behind the scenes, so you can focus on running your business with confidence.
We work with whatever system you use - and make it make sense
Whether you’re on Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, or another accounting platform entirely, we’ve got you covered.
Our team works across a range of systems, so there’s no need to switch or start over. We simply slot in where you need us, helping you get the most out of what you’re already using, and keeping everything up to date, tidy, and easy to understand.
Why wait until it’s urgent?
We get it - it’s easy to think, “I’ll deal with it next quarter.”. But the truth is, having regular support with your financial admin doesn’t just make VAT return time easier. It saves you time, reduces errors, and keeps your business in a healthier place all year round.
Imagine this:
Your books are always up to date
Your receipts are logged as you go
Your accountant actually thanks you for being so organised
And you get your evenings back instead of drowning in numbers
It’s all possible - with the right support.
Let’s make this your most organised VAT return yet
If you’re tired of the last-minute panic every quarter, we’d love to help. Our friendly, experienced VAs can take the pressure off, keep your systems ticking over, and free you up to focus on what really matters.
Let’s have a chat about how we can support you.
No pressure, no hard sell - just a quick conversation to see how we can help your business run that little bit smoother.