VAT Assistant Manager

Ambition; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing professional services firm in Central London is seeking an Assistant Manager (VAT) to join their tax team. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of VAT clients, providing compliance and advisory services while supporting the growth of the VAT practice. Ideal candidates will have significant VAT experience, strong technical knowledge, and qualifications as an accountant or tax adviser. This position offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, a hybrid working model, and supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday allowance

Professional qualification training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

Inclusive and supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in VAT compliance and advisory services.
• Ability to manage complex client VAT work.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of VAT clients delivering services.
• Provide consultancy work on complex VAT assignments.
• Maintain communication with client teams.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC guidelines.
• Support marketing and business development activities.
• Enhance knowledge through seminars and training.
• Contribute to special projects and advisory work.

Skills

Significant VAT experience

Strong technical VAT knowledge

Managing people experience

Strong IT skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or tax adviser (CTA)

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Assistant Manager - VAT

Location: Central London

Sector: VAT / Indirect Tax (Compliance & Advisory)

Level: Assistant Manager

About the Role

We are working with a fast‑growing professional services firm seeking an Assistant Manager (VAT) to join their London‑based tax team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver VAT compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of business clients, while supporting senior colleagues on complex assignments and practice development initiatives.

You will gain exposure to both compliance and consultancy projects, working closely with Managers, Directors, and Partners, and contributing to the growth of the VAT practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of VAT clients, delivering both compliance and advisory services.
• Undertake ad‑hoc consultancy work and complex VAT assignments.
• Provide exceptional client service, maintaining regular communication with client teams.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC guidance and internal procedures, meeting departmental KPIs.
• Support senior colleagues in practice development, including marketing and business development activities.
• Attend internal and external seminars to enhance technical knowledge and encourage cross‑referrals.
• Contribute to special projects and advisory work as required.

Candidate Profile

• Significant VAT experience gained in practice or industry.
• Strong technical VAT knowledge, with the ability to handle complex client work.
• Demonstrable experience managing people and supporting team development.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with tax software.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or tax adviser (CTA).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension contributions.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan, and eye care support.
• Inclusive and supportive culture

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to: [e-mail]