VAT Manager

Job Title: VAT Manager

Location: City of London - 3 days in office, 2 days from home

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience) + benefits!

The Role:

I'm on the hunt for an experienced VAT Manager who thrives in a people-focused environment and sees challenges as opportunities for growth. Within this team, you'll work alongside passionate professionals who care about making a difference Your role in VAT will be far more than policies and procedures; it's about creating an inspiring workplace culture, fostering individual growth, and implementing strategic initiatives that drive meaningful, lasting impact across our team.

What I'm Looking For:

• The ability to provide high quality, practical, commercial advice on complex VAT and other indirect tax issues to a wide range of clients including owner managed businesses, listed businesses and multinational companies
• Being able to identify opportunities for VAT services and promote them with both colleagues and clients, linking in with carrying out business development initiatives for existing and new clients.
• Develop relationships with intermediaries and other relevant external parties is crucial in this role.
• The ability to write articles for newsletters and press releases would be beneficial.
• Managing VAT projects to ensure efficient and effective delivery to deadlines and within budget, as well as managing HMRC enquiries, assisting with ADRs, preparing cases for First-tier Tribunal.
• Dealing with all VAT and indirect tax aspects of company acquisitions and disposals, as well as delivering internal and client presentations.
• Keeping up to date with technical developments and providing updates to clients and colleagues.
• Supporting junior team members whilst delegating and reviewing their work, being able to highlight and feedback areas for improvement in a constructive manner. This is in addition to the general management of the team including people management, appraisals, billing etc.

Benefits:

• Flexibility of core hours from 10am - 2pm and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lot's more!