Senior VAT Advisor — Hybrid & Growth Leadership

Bishop Fleming LLP; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 27 days holiday

Extra time off at Christmas

Hybrid and flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Simply Health cashback plan

Perkbox discounts

Social events

Development opportunities

Job summary

Bishop Fleming LLP is seeking an experienced VAT Manager to lead our VAT advisory offering in the UK, working with a high-calibre team to deliver practical indirect tax solutions for clients across sectors. You will own client relationships, scope projects, mentor junior staff and drive business development while collaborating with our VAT Partner and Advisory Team to expand capabilities and client base.

We offer flexibility, progression, and a collaborative culture as part of one of the UK's

Qualifications

• VAT experience gained from either an accountancy practice or HMRC environment.
• Experience managing a diverse VAT client portfolio across sectors with a proven track record of growing fee revenues.
• Some experience advising on Customs Duty alongside VAT would be beneficial.
• Examples of successful business development activity you have led.
• People management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build rapport with people at all levels.
• A strong desire to contribute to the overall success of Bishop Fleming.

Responsibilities

• Advising UK and international clients on VAT and other indirect tax implications of international trade.
• Advising education and public sector clients on VAT liability of income and VAT recovery including partial exemption and business/non-business.
• Analyzing the VAT implications of residential and commercial property transactions and developments.
• Managing client relationships and expectations.
• Scoping project proposals, monitoring budgets and billing.
• Communicating key VAT developments internally and externally with articles, webinars and social media.
• Contributing to business development activities and becoming actively involved in our key sector groups such as Manufacturing, Education and Real Estate.

Skills

VAT advisory experience

Client relationship management

Business development

People management

Communication skills

Job description

Bishop Fleming LLP is seeking an experienced VAT Manager to lead our VAT advisory offering in the UK, working with a high-calibre team to deliver practical indirect tax solutions for clients across sectors. You will own client relationships, scope projects, mentor junior staff and drive business development while collaborating with our VAT Partner and Advisory Team to expand capabilities and client base.

We offer flexibility, progression, and a collaborative culture as part of one of the UK's