An exciting opportunity to join a growing Top 50 Accountancy Practice in Farnham as a VAT Associate in a hybrid/ flexible role We are looking for a VAT Associate to join the Oxford Office however, we are open to applicants in and around Farnham in the Farnham Office for the same VAT Associate role. What the VAT Associate will be responsible for: Contributing to the efficient and successful delivery of indirect tax services to the client Liaising with staff, assisting and advising where necessary Providing technical relevant advice on a range of Indirect Tax matters, supporting your decisions with appropriate knowledge of legislation, case law, and technical analysis Liaising and negotiating with HMRC on behalf of clients Planning and managing assignments ensuring these are completed to a high standard and within budget Providing clients confidence with their VAT systems by conducting in-depth reviews of their business tax systems to establish if their VAT is being dealt with thoroughly and accurately Providing support to the wider business with demand led VAT queries Assisting in promoting the VAT advisory service both internally and externally Dealing with HMRC correspondence, telephone calls and enquiries General support to the VAT team as required What experience the VAT Associate needs to demonstrate: Experience of providing VAT advisory services within practice or industry A minimum of 2 years UK practice experience, preferably within a VAT team Demonstrate good judgement of risk & be commercially minded strong analytical skills ACCA qualified or part qualified with the desire to become CTA qualified Experience of communicating with HMRC What the company can offer you: Hybrid and flexible working Exposure to a broad range of clients across many industry sectors such as healthcare, property, advertising and PR. These will include sole traders, partnerships, landlords and trusts A Line Manager who will work closely with you to support your development and provide day to day guidance A varied role in a talented and experienced team Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills A tailored career progression plan Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing A comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed This VAT Associate role is a full time hybrid role but has the option to ' flex ' your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle. Ideally 2 days working from home with 3 days in the office in Oxford. ADZN1_UKTJ