VAT & Indirect Tax Manager

BC Financial Search Ltd; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Staff equity scheme

Generous benefits package

Work-life balance

Descrizione del lavoro

BC Financial Search Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced VAT and Indirect Tax professional to join an expanding independent tax advisory firm. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to seniority within a specialist team, with exposure to high-quality VAT advisory work.

The successful candidate will deliver VAT services, advise on complex matters, and mentor junior colleagues while supporting business development initiatives across diverse sectors.

Competenze

• CTA/ACCA/ATT or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in VAT or indirect tax advisory and/or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT legislation and practical application.

Mansioni

• Deliver VAT advisory and compliance services to a varied portfolio of clients.
• Provide technical VAT advice on complex matters, with practical solutions.
• Support transaction-related VAT assignments, including acquisitions and due diligence.
• Advise on property VAT matters, including VAT recovery and options to tax.
• Assist with partial exemption calculations and CGS considerations.
• Provide advice on cross-border VAT and international supply chains.
• Prepare and review technical reports and advisory letters.
• Liaise with clients, HMRC and advisers, explaining technical matters clearly.
• Collaborate with other tax specialists and support junior colleagues.
• Contribute to business development activities where appropriate.

Conoscenze

VAT advisory

Client management

Cross-border VAT

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Formazione

Professional qualification (CTA/ACCA/ATT)

Descrizione del lavoro

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced VAT and Indirect Tax professional to join a growing independent tax advisory firm in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established and expanding specialist team, working on a broad range of technically interesting VAT advisory and compliance assignments for clients across multiple sectors.

The firm is open to candidates at Assistant Manager or Manager level, depending on experience, and offers an excellent platform for someone looking to develop their technical expertise and progress within a specialist advisory environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver VAT advisory and compliance services to a varied portfolio of clients across different industries.
• Provide technical advice on complex VAT matters, identifying risks, opportunities and commercially practical solutions.
• Support transaction-related VAT assignments, including acquisitions, disposals, tax due diligence, restructuring and refinancing.
• Advise on property-related VAT matters, including commercial and residential property transactions, options to tax and VAT recovery.
• Assist clients with partial exemption calculations, methodologies, input tax recovery and Capital Goods Scheme considerations.
• Provide advice on cross-border VAT, international supply chains, imports and VAT registration requirements.
• Prepare and review technical reports, advisory letters and supporting documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients, HMRC and other professional advisers, explaining technical matters clearly and practically.
• Work alongside other tax specialists on complex assignments requiring input from multiple service lines.
• Support the development of junior colleagues and contribute to business development activities where appropriate.

Requirements

• CTA, ACA, ACCA, ATT or equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous experience in VAT or indirect tax advisory and/or compliance, gained within accountancy practice, HMRC or industry.
• Strong understanding of UK VAT legislation and its practical application.
• Experience providing technical VAT advice and managing relationships with clients or internal stakeholders.
• Exposure to areas such as property VAT, partial exemption, corporate transactions or international VAT would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters in a clear and commercial manner.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach, strong commercial awareness and an interest in developing specialist VAT advisory expertise.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary of £50,000-£70,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, with a combination of home and office-based working.
• Opportunity to participate in a staff equity reward scheme.
• Generous wider benefits package, including voluntary benefit options.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and flexible working.
• Exposure to high-quality, technically challenging VAT advisory work.
• Direct support and mentoring from highly experienced indirect tax specialists.
• Opportunity to work alongside specialists across a broad range of tax disciplines.
• Excellent professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.
• Chance to play an important role in the continued growth of an expanding independent tax advisory business.

Firm Culture & Values

• This opportunity is with a highly regarded independent tax advisory firm that has experienced significant growth and continues to expand its specialist services across the UK.
• The firm offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, bringing together experienced tax professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice.
• Unlike some larger organisations, the structure allows individuals to take on meaningful responsibility, develop direct client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
• There is a genuine emphasis on professional development, flexibility and work-life balance, alongside opportunities to work on complex and interesting advisory projects.
• This would particularly suit someone looking to develop their career within a specialist tax environment where their technical expertise and contributions will be valued.