Vat Assistant Manager

Page Personnel; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Permanent role

Job summary

Page Personnel in the Gatwick area is seeking a VAT Assistant Manager to take ownership of VAT and PSA compliance processes, including preparation, submission and settlement of returns. You will manage reconciliations and act as the primary contact for VAT queries across the firm.

The role requires ATT or CTA qualification, strong VAT knowledge and experience in a professional services environment, with excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• ATT or CTA qualification.
• Strong knowledge and experience of VAT compliance.
• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of VAT and PSA compliance processes, including preparation, submission and settlement of returns.
• Manage VAT and PSA reconciliations, ensuring compliance activities are reviewed, authorised and documented.
• Act as the primary point of contact for VAT and PSA queries, delivering training and guidance.
• Maintain compliance with changing tax legislation, updating internal processes and training materials.
• Support HMRC enquiries, audits, SAO reviews and wider tax governance activities.
• Provide specialist tax support on complex matters, including relocation and secondment expense reviews.

Skills

VAT compliance

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

ATT or CTA

Job description

• Well established accountancy firm in Gatwick

About Our Client

Our client is a top 10 accountancy firm based in Gatwick.

Job Description

• Take ownership of the firm's VAT and PSA compliance processes, including the preparation, submission and settlement of returns.
• Manage VAT and PSA reconciliations, ensuring compliance activities are accurately reviewed, authorised and documented.
• Act as the primary point of contact for VAT and PSA queries, delivering training and guidance to colleagues across the business.
• Maintain compliance with changing tax legislation, updating internal processes, controls, guidance and training materials as required.
• Support HMRC enquiries, audits, SAO reviews and wider tax governance activities, identifying and escalating compliance risks where appropriate.
• Provide specialist tax support on complex matters, including relocation and secondment expense reviews, while promoting responsible tax practices aligned to the firm's tax strategy.

The Successful Applicant

A successful VAT Assistant Manager should have:

• ATT or CTA qualified.
• Strong technical knowledge & experience of VAT compliance.
• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position within a professional services organisation.
• Access to a range of benefits (details available upon request).