VAT Assistant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package on request

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a VAT Assistant Manager for a top 10 accounting firm based near Gatwick. You will take ownership of VAT and PSA compliance processes, provide expert advice to the finance team, and help ensure accurate returns, reconciliations and controls.

The role emphasises training and collaboration with colleagues, offers hybrid working, a salary range of £40,000–£50,000 dependent on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• ATT or CTA qualification.
• Strong VAT compliance experience.
• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Attention to detail with 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

ATT or CTA qualified

VAT compliance experience

Professional services experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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.