VAT Compliance Administrative Assistant

RSM UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days holiday (purchase option)

Wellbeing and financial tools (incl. e

300+ courses on demand

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking a VAT Compliance Administrative Assistant to support the VAT Compliance team across national offices in the UK. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to accelerate knowledge, skills and development within a creative and supportive team.

The role involves drafting VAT reports, supporting client billing, maintaining VAT processes and assisting onboarding, with exposure to global VAT practices and improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of international VAT compliance (UK and EU)
• Experience in a VAT Compliance role
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Experience supporting senior management or partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to multi-task and stay professional under pressure

Responsibilities

• Drafting project documentation and VAT reports for the team
• Assisting with client onboarding and data collection
• Maintaining VAT processes to ensure consistency and compliance
• Reviewing client data for VAT advisory opportunities
• Supporting billing tasks including invoices and WIP adjustments
• Collaborating with global VAT experts on client needs
• Contributing to internal projects and efficiency improvements

Skills

VAT compliance

Client communication

Microsoft Excel

Deadline management

Relationship management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

A fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an incredibly exciting part of the growth journey. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. And with access to a global team that spans more than 120 countries, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons. Discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking.

We are looking for an VAT Compliance Administrative Assistant for one of our national offices, to support our wider VAT Compliance team. This role would suit someone who is looking for an environment where they will have opportunity to accelerate their knowledge, skills and development in a creative, entrepreneurial and supportive team working with lots of fantastic people along the way.

You’ll make an impact by

• Drafting standard documents, formatting reports, and produce various VAT Compliance team reports.
• Developing proficiency in client billing to support billing tasks, including raising invoices and WIP adjustments, opportunity tracking, and updating client and business activity information.
• Supporting the setup, maintenance and documentation of VAT processes to ensure clarity, consistency and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Reviewing client data, identifying potential VAT advisory opportunities, and collaborating with global VAT experts to meet client needs.
• Assisting with the new client onboarding process, ensuring a smooth and positive experience
• Contributing to internal projects and supporting the wider team.
• Working on VAT process improvements and supporting efficiency projects that enhance client service.

What we are looking for

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Experience and understanding of international VAT compliance (UK and EU, would be desirable
• Experience in a similar role within VAT Compliance, would be desirable.
• Solid relationship management and communication skills, with an appreciation for global client needs.
• Experience supporting senior management or partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Independent problem-solving, deadline management, and maintaining professionalism in client and colleague interactions.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.