Are you a VAT Specialist / Assistant Manager who thrives on getting the details right and enjoys helping others do the same?
Ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking firm that truly values its team?
This role offers the flexibility to be fully remote for the right candidate.
We're currently recruiting on behalf of a respected, multi-office accountancy practice based in Warwickshire, which is looking to appoint a VAT Specialist / Assistant Manager to join their growing team.
This firm has a strong reputation for its client service and internal culture and they're now looking for someone with solid VAT experience to step into a pivotal role-reviewing returns, supporting junior team members and acting as an indirect tax point of contact internally.
This can be fully remote for the right candidate, hybrid working is also available, of course!
What you'll be doing:
Preparing and reviewing VAT returns to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Overseeing filings to HMRC
Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback
Managing a diverse client portfolio, ensuring each client's indirect tax obligations are met
Collaborating with the wider team to troubleshoot queries and offer practical, technical advice
Monitoring client workflows
Ad hoc work as required - including project work and client queries.
What we're looking for:
A strong background in VAT compliance - you know your reverse charges from your partial exemptions
A sharp eye for detail, analytical mindset and the ability to spot inconsistencies
Experience with any accounting and tax software (eg. Xero, Sage, IRIS, TaxCalc or similar)
Previous experience reviewing the work of others - we're looking for someone thorough and helpful
A confident communicator who can break down tax complexities for colleagues and clients alike.
What's in it for you:
Flexible hybrid and fully remote working options available, whatever suits you, they trust their people to deliver, wherever they're based
Competitive base salary dependent upon experience, negotiable
Opportunity for Friday early finishes
PMI including a free Fitbit!
Other Wellness programmes & initiatives
Regular team and social events
Casual office dress
Opportunities for professional development and progression.
If you're looking for a role where you can apply your VAT expertise, collaborate with great people and enjoy flexibility and autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and let's start the conversation!
Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in confidence.
Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - VAT Specialist / Assistant Manager