VAT Assistant Manager / Manager

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VAT Assistant Manager / Manager

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

The VAT Department comprises of a Manager, a Senior and a Trainee, headed up by a Partner. The Department handles all aspects of VAT, including VAT mitigation for clients, negotiating with HMRC on liability issues, agreeing partial exemption methods, advising on VAT across a range of topics both in the UK and overseas, as well as VAT compliance and audit work.

We are looking for a VAT Manager or an ambitious VAT Assistant Manager to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role are varied and include the following:

• Providing advice on VAT across a range of topics such as land & property, charities, place of supply of services, e-commerce/taxation of digital services and international supply chains
• Undertaking VAT reviews and due diligence assignments
• Dealing with VAT queries from clients and other staff members
• Liaising with HMRC to resolve audits and enquiries
• Preparing VAT registrations & returns for clients, both in the UK and overseas
• Technical writing and assistance with webinars and marketing materials
• Assisting with the management and development of junior staff
• Reviewing technical VAT advice prepared by junior team members
• Identifying upselling opportunities where clients may benefit from or require additional services
• Other ad hoc duties in line with the role

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years' experience working in VAT and dealing with HMRC in an accountancy or professional services firm. They should demonstrate the following qualities:

• The ability to work collaboratively within a team and individually
• Strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex VAT topics to non-VAT people, both orally and in writing across a range of sectors and industries
• Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
• The ability to liaise with people of all levels and across multiple disciplines
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

The successful candidate will ideally be ATT/CTA qualified.

Job Benefits

• Group Life Cover
• 25 days holiday on commencement + bank holidays (some of which are flexible)
• Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme
• Hybrid working policy - at least 2 days in the office a week, with a core hours system in place
• PHI (Permanent Health Insurance)
• Non-Contributory Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Season Ticket Loan (after qualifying period)
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounted Tastecard
• Perkbox Membership
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle voucher scheme