VAT Assistant Manager

Michael Page; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Access to a range of benefits (details

Job summary

Michael Page in the United Kingdom seeks a VAT Assistant Manager in Gatwick to support the accounting and finance team with expert VAT guidance and compliant processes.

You will own VAT and PSA compliance, manage reconciliations, act as primary VAT contact, support HMRC queries, and help train colleagues while keeping up with evolving tax rules.

Qualifications

• ATT or CTA qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Education

ATT or CTA qualification

Job description

As a VAT Assistant Manager in Gatwick, you'll play a key role in helping navigate complex VAT regulations while supporting the accounting and finance team. Your day-to-day will involve providing expert advice, managing compliance tasks, and ensuring the smooth running of VAT-related processes.

Client Details

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

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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).
• Hybrid working.