VAT Manager

Top 20 Accountancy Practice are seeking Managers to join their dynamic department.

This key role requires a client-focused professional with excellent technical skills and the ability to convey complex VAT information to non-experts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily advisory-focused, with occasional support for compliance functions.
• Review VAT returns and assumptions prepared by compliance specialists.
• Manage a client portfolio, ensuring deadlines are met, work is within budget, and minimal partner/director review time is needed.
• Handle a wide range of VAT issues, especially in property and NFP sectors.
• Work closely with VAT Managers/Directors on various advisory and consultancy projects.
• Take ownership of smaller projects and work directly with clients and colleagues.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

VAT Advisory:

• Manage client VAT relationships across industries.
• Advise on international services with multi-country establishments.
• Handle property issues for commercial and NFP clients.
• Review contracts and advise on VAT wording.

VAT Compliance:

• Occasionally prepare and submit VAT returns for complex businesses.
• Review VAT returns prepared by compliance staff.
• Handle VAT registrations, de-registrations, and groupings/de-groupings.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus three days off at Christmas
• Option to buy/sell additional days
• Hybrid Working
• Life cover
• Critical Illness cover
• Income protection
• Pension Scheme

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to: Tasnima.rashid@ambition.co.uk

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