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VAT Manager
TPF Recruitment. Provide high quality VAT and indirect tax advisory services to a varied client portfolio .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong technical knowledge of UK VAT and indirect taxation, with the ability to manage VAT projects and client relationships effectively. Capable of providing high-quality VAT advisory services while contributing to business development and mentoring junior team members.
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UK VAT ExpertiseVAT Advisory ManagementClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development SkillsProject Management
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Hard Skills
VAT Advisory ServicesIndirect TaxationProject ManagementTechnical VAT SupportAML Procedures
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProactive ApproachCollaborative Work StyleMentoring Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
AATATTACAACCACTA
Industry Keywords
Client EngagementHMRC EnquiriesVAT LegislationBusiness DevelopmentProfessional Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide high quality VAT and indirect tax advisory services to a varied client portfolio
- Manage VAT projects from initial scope through to successful completion
- Deliver practical and commercially focused solutions to client VAT issues
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser
- Manage client engagements, including onboarding, AML procedures, billing and ongoing communication
- Lead and manage HMRC enquiries, correspondence and negotiations
- Identify opportunities to provide additional VAT and tax services
- Work closely with colleagues across tax, audit, accounts and bookkeeping teams
- Provide technical VAT support and training to internal teams
- Monitor changes in VAT legislation and communicate developments to clients and colleagues
- Contribute to business development initiatives, marketing content and thought leadership articles
- Support the ongoing development and growth of the VAT function
Requirements
What you’ll need- AAT, ATT, ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification, or be qualified by experience
- Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT and indirect taxation
- Previous experience in a VAT focused position within an accountancy practice, professional services firm or similar environment
- Experience managing VAT advisory assignments and client relationships
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage projects independently and recognise when to seek support on complex technical matters
- Proactive and collaborative approach to work
- Experience developing or mentoring junior team members
- Strong commercial awareness and business development skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced VAT Partner
- Exposure to a broad range of complex VAT advisory and compliance work
- Diverse client base including SMEs, owner managed businesses and international groups
- Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing firm
- Involvement in shaping and expanding the firm's VAT offering
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers for successful candidate referrals (Terms & Conditions apply)