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
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