VAT Assistant Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accountancy firm in Manchester is looking for a VAT Assistant Manager. This role involves being the first point of contact for VAT queries, providing VAT technical advice, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate is fully ACCA qualified and has strong VAT knowledge and client-facing experience. The firm offers a supportive work environment with significant growth opportunities, annual leave benefits, and a range of perks including a health cash plan.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Annual bonus scheme

WPA Health Cash Plan

Perkbox membership

Paid professional membership / subscription

Company sick pay

Enhanced parental leave policies

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Background within an accountancy practice.
• Ability to manage multiple queries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Acting as first point of contact for VAT queries.
• Providing VAT technical advice to clients.
• Liaising with HMRC and external advisers as required.

Skills

Strong VAT knowledge with client-facing experience

Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills

Well organised and detail-focused

Education

Fully ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

VAT Assistant Manager

Manchester

£45,000

Butler Rose are pleased to be recruiting for a growing, advisory-led accountancy practice based in Manchester. The firm operate nationally with multiple offices and a strong reputation across audit, accounts, tax and advisory. The firm has experienced significant growth in recent years through both organic expansion and a successful acquisition strategy, offering genuine long-term progression and exposure to a broad client base.

This role sits within the VAT team and reports directly to the VAT Partner, offering a mix of technical VAT work, client interaction, and wider involvement across the tax function.

Duties

• Acting as first point of contact for VAT queries received into the VAT inbox
• Providing VAT technical advice to clients and internal stakeholders, referencing legislation and VAT notices where required
• Maintaining accurate records and logs of VAT queries, escalating issues where appropriate
• Identifying complex technical matters and liaising with the VAT Manager accordingly
• Supporting business development through inbound enquiries and cross-referrals across the wider group
• Representing the VAT team internally and delivering ad-hoc training to junior staff
• Keeping up to date with VAT legislation and contributing to technical content for the firm's website
• Liaising with HMRC and external advisers as required
• Assisting with ECNs, pre-cred notifications and non-statutory clearances
• Regular communication with Senior Managers, Directors and Partners
• Attending networking events and seminars
• Acting as a point of contact for DIY Housebuilder Claims
• Providing general administrative support to the VAT leadership team when required

What we're looking for

• Fully ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Background within an accountancy practice
• Strong VAT knowledge with client-facing experience
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Well organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple queries effectively

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Annual bonus scheme
• WPA Health Cash Plan
• Perkbox membership
• Paid professional membership / subscription
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you're an experienced VAT professional looking to step into an Assistant Manager role within a progressive, advisory-focused accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.