- Senior
- Optionales Büro in London
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.
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
