Senior VAT Leader — Hybrid, Path to Director

Bishop Fleming; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 -30 days holiday

Extra time off at Christmas

Hybrid and flexible working

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Simply Health cashback plan

Perkbox discounts

Social events

Development opportunities

Job summary

Bishop Fleming is seeking an experienced VAT professional to lead and expand our VAT offering, supported by the VAT team. The role can suit VAT Senior Managers or ambitious VAT Managers seeking progression, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements and a clear path to Director.

You will advise UK and international clients on VAT/indirect tax issues across sectors, drive business development, manage client relationships and mentor junior staff within a growing advisory practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive VAT experience gained from either an accountancy practice or HMRC environment.
• Experience of managing a diverse portfolio of VAT clients across multiple sectors with a proven track record of growing fee revenues.
• Some experience of advising on Customs Duty considerations 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.

Responsibilities

• Advising UK and international clients on the 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 experience

CTA qualification

Portfolio management

Business development

People management

Communication skills

Job description

Bishop Fleming is seeking an experienced VAT professional to lead and expand our VAT offering, supported by the VAT team. The role can suit VAT Senior Managers or ambitious VAT Managers seeking progression, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements and a clear path to Director.

You will advise UK and international clients on VAT/indirect tax issues across sectors, drive business development, manage client relationships and mentor junior staff within a growing advisory practice.