VAT Manager
📢 VAT Manager - Top 50 Accountancy Firm | London | Hybrid Working
🔎 Are you a VAT specialist looking for your next challenge? Join a Top 50 accountancy firm in London that is expanding its VAT advisory and compliance services. This is an exciting opportunity for a VAT Manager to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, work on complex indirect tax matters, and contribute to the firm's continued growth.
The Role:
As a VAT Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services to a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, multinational corporations, and non-profits. You will also play a key role in business development, client relationship management, and supporting the wider tax team.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Provide strategic VAT advice on domestic and international transactions, including cross-border VAT issues, land and property VAT, partial exemption, and sector-specific VAT matters.
✅ Oversee and review VAT compliance processes, ensuring accuracy in VAT returns, reconciliations, and HMRC submissions.
✅ Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, delivering proactive VAT solutions and ensuring strong client relationships.
✅ Support and lead VAT investigations, disputes, and HMRC negotiations, ensuring the best outcomes for clients.
✅ Stay ahead of VAT legislation changes and provide technical updates to clients and internal teams.
✅ Work closely with partners and senior leadership to drive business development initiatives and expand the firm's VAT service offering.
✅ Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.
What We're Looking For:
🔹 Strong technical VAT knowledge, with experience in advisory and compliance. 🔹 Proven ability to manage a diverse client portfolio, including UK and international businesses. 🔹 Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex VAT issues into clear client advice. 🔹 Previous experience in an accountancy practice or VAT-specialist role. 🔹 A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a passion for delivering client-focused solutions.
