VAT Assistant Manager

AMS Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Leeds is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Manager for their Independent Tax Team. This full-time role involves managing VAT queries, providing technical advice, and collaborating across departments to ensure exceptional service delivery. The ideal candidate will be ACCA qualified with strong interpersonal skills and client-facing experience. Join a fast-growing firm committed to client satisfaction and professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Additional day off for birthday

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Engaging directly with clients and handling casework.
• Providing technical advice and managing VAT queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update all VAT queries.
• Provide VAT advice to internal colleagues and clients.
• Liaise with tax authorities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Client Facing Experience

Education

Fully ACCA Qualified

Job description

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Company Overview:

AMS Group are a full-service professional services firm that create value for mid-market businesses. We do this through our exceptional technical delivery teams and our personalised client approach.

Our vision is to be the best advisory-led professional services firm in the mid-market.

We are a fast-growing and ambitious advisory-led professional services firm, with a clear strategy for the next phase of our growth plan.

Our services within the Group include Audit & Accounting, Tax (Capital Allowances, Private Client, Innovations, Tax Investigations and VAT), and Advisory (Corporate Finance, Business Recovery, Debt Advisory and Insurance).

We've achieved 36% year on year growth in revenue, we now employ over 225 employees, with an average client satisfaction score of 98%. We are looking to increase our growth trajectory throughout 2025 and beyond.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-driven Assistant Manager to become an integral part of our Independent Tax Team in a full-time capacity reporting to the VAT Partner. This dynamic role involves engaging directly with clients, handling casework, and collaborating with various departments across AMS Group to ensure seamless operations and exceptional service delivery.

Key Responsibilities.

• To be the first point of call in Managing and updating all VAT Queries coming into the VAT inbox
• To provide technical advice and draw on VAT notices and legislation when needed during calls and emails with clients and wider colleagues
• Prioritise accurate record keeping and flag any issues to the VAT Manager
• Identifying the more complex technical work and passing it on to the VAT Manager
• Business development responsibilities with inbound clients and to make referrals across the group
• To represent the VAT Team within the Wider Group and deliver ad-hoc training to junior staff
• Keeping up to date with tax legislation and be actively involved in publishing this on the VAT pages on website
• Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors as needed
• Record review and update all queries in central spreadsheet logs to ensure consistency within the VAT team
• Provide VAT advice to internal colleagues and clients alike
• Provide assistance to the VAT Manager with regards to ECN’s, Pre-Creds and Non-Stat clearances
• Communicating with Senior Managers & Directors on a regular basis
• Attending networking events and seminars and keep up to date on recent VAT changes
• Act as a point of contact for DIY Housebuilder Claims and to undertake general admin for the Manager, Senior Manager and Partner

Requirements

• Fully ACCA Qualified / equivalent
• Accountancy practice background
• Good interpersonal skills with client facing experience

Salary and company benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional day off for birthday
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 1 x paid membership / subscription
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
• Enhanced parental pay policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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