M&A VAT Manager / Associate Director

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a forward-thinking firm as a crucial member of the VAT team. In this role, you will work closely with a VAT Director on diverse and challenging transactions tax projects. This position offers a hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance home and office work effectively. You will have the chance to develop junior team members while also engaging in business development activities. The culture promotes individuality and fresh thinking, providing a platform for professional growth and influence within the team. If you are ready to embrace this challenge, apply now!

Qualifications

• Experience at Manager level or equivalent is necessary.
• Good knowledge of transactions in a specialist capacity.

Responsibilities

• Completing indirect tax due diligence projects and identifying VAT risks.
• Delivering tax structuring advice for VAT-efficient solutions.

Skills

VAT Knowledge

Client Handling

Business Development

Coaching Abilities

Education

CTA Qualification

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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About the role

You will work closely with a transactions VAT Director and be a crucial member of the team, ensuring the successful delivery of interesting, challenging, and high-quality transactions tax technical projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting part of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards of being at home and in the office on a weekly basis. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking, giving you a real opportunity to influence the development of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Completing indirect tax due diligence projects, identifying VAT risks, and making commercial and practical recommendations to our clients, who may be sellers or buyers of businesses.
• Delivering tax structuring advice before and after transactions to provide VAT-efficient solutions for clients.
• Developing the more junior team, including delegation of appropriate work, on-the-job coaching, and providing formal feedback.
• Working alongside the transactions VAT Director to actively assist in business development, including proposal preparation for new work and building relationships with clients and targets.

About the ideal candidate

• CTA qualified is preferred or equivalent.
• Previous experience operating at Manager level (or equivalent) is necessary, or candidates must demonstrate the skill set required to undertake the role.
• Good knowledge of working on transactions, either in a specialist capacity or as part of a broader role.
• Proven experience in client handling and relationship building.
• Embraces an inclusive approach to people development and supervision, demonstrating strong coaching abilities.
• Business development experience and/or interest in this aspect is advantageous but not essential.

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the individual.

About the Service Line Head

Ian Carpenter, Head of VAT, shares insights about his career and the values of RSM, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth within the team. He highlights the evolving nature of tax administration and the exciting opportunities presented by technological advancements in the field.