VAT Assistant Manager
9 days ago
London
VAT Assistant Manager – Accountancy Practice London Hybrid & Flexible Working Competitive, based on experience A leading accountancy practice in London is seeking a VAT Assistant Manager to join its growing VAT and Indirect Tax team. This is a pivotal role within a dynamic practice, ideal for a CTA-qualified accountant with VAT experience looking to advance their advisory and managerial skills. The Role • Provide technical advice on a wide range of VAT and Indirect Tax matters, supported by legislation, case law and technical analysis, • Liaise with clients and colleagues, offering guidance and practical solutions, • Represent clients in correspondence and negotiations with HMRC, • Plan and manage assignments, ensuring high-quality, timely and budgeted delivery, • Conduct VAT health checks and in-depth reviews of client systems to ensure compliance and efficiency, • Support a wide range of clients, from private individuals to large corporates, with practical VAT application, • Assist with demand-led VAT queries across the business, • Promote the VAT advisory service both internally and externally, • Deal with HMRC correspondence, telephone calls, and enquiries, • Provide general support to the VAT team as required Candidate Profile • CTA-qualified (essential), • Minimum 6 months post-qualified VAT experience, ideally within a VAT team, • Experience providing VAT advisory services in practice or industry, • Strong technical, analytical, and commercial skills, • Ability to exercise good judgement and manage risk, • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, • Organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, • Confident, tactful, and discreet professional manner, • Strong team player, but able to work independently, • Proactive “can-do” attitude with a positive outlook, • IT proficient and quick to learn new systems, • Full UK driving licence to travel between offices What’s on Offer • Hybrid and flexible working options, • Exposure to a wide range of clients, including large corporate and private individuals, • Work within a growing, supportive VAT and Indirect Tax team, • Opportunity to develop technical and commercial VAT expertise, • Chance to contribute to the expansion of the VAT advisory service, • Collaborative, professional environment with career progression opportunities Location • London – central office location Next Steps This role is ideal for a CTA-qualified accountant with experience in VAT advisory or compliance seeking a hands-on, client-facing, managerial position within a growing and dynamic accountancy practice. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on or