UK Firms Tax VAT Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational professional services firm is seeking a Manager to join their VAT team in Birmingham. The role involves providing VAT advice, managing compliance, and leading transformation projects. Ideal candidates are qualified in accountancy or tax with experience in VAT, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The company offers various benefits, including flexible work arrangements, private medical cover, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified in accountancy and/or tax with experience in VAT/indirect tax.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide VAT advice to business stakeholders and manage compliance.
• Lead transformation projects and contribute to process improvements.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and support firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Acceptance Feedback

Accounting Advisory

Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards

Analytical Thinking

Coaching and Feedback

Communication Creativity

Tax Experience

Financial Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified in accountancy and/or tax (e.g. ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA)

Tools

Accounting Software

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the Role

PwC UKs Firms Tax team comprising around 15 specialists manages the firms UK and international tax affairs. Covering direct indirect employment and partnership taxes the team handles everything from routine compliance to advising leadership on strategic structuring and contributing to network-wide initiatives. The Firms VAT team currently made up of two senior managers is seeking a manager to join them. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex VAT matters support firm-wide projects and engage with senior stakeholders across the business.

What your days will look like :

Provision ofVAT adviceto business stakeholders deliveringtraining across Finance Risk and client teams and supportingacquisition / disposal transactions.

Managing outsourced VAT compliance for UK Firm will be the first point of contact fortheComplianceCentre and local PwC firms to ensuretimelyandaccurateVAT return submissions.

Lead on transformation and innovation projects by contributing to process improvement initiatives and support ERP system changes working closely with Finance and Business Solutions teams.

Contribute to team development by exploring technology-driven improvements and offering ad hoc support to the wider tax team including the Firms Tax Leader.

This role is for you if :

Ideally qualified in accountancy and / or tax (e.g. ACA ACCA CIA CISA ATT CTA or equivalent) with experience in VAT / indirect tax and a finance background.

Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels.

Flexible open-minded and agile in approach with a commitment to team goals and continuous improvement.

Technology-enabled mindset with a focus on driving change and innovation through digital solutions.

Proactive in learning and contributing to new initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness.

What youll receive from us :

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24 / 7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank degree and / or field of study not specified)

Degrees / Field of Study required :

Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

• Acceptance Feedback
• Accounting Advisory
• Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
• Accounting Policies
• Accounting Practices
• Account Reconciliation
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication Creativity
• Credit Control
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Escalation Management
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Budgeting
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Policy
• Financial Record Keeping
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Statement Preparation

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

• Tax Experience
• Accounting Software
• GAAP
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Sage
• Account Reconciliation
• Analysis Skills
• Research Experience
• SOX
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1