VAT Manager

Insite Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance cover

Job summary

Insite Group is seeking a VAT Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves providing expert VAT advice to clients across sectors, ensuring high technical standards, and participating in business development initiatives. You will be integral in shaping the VAT practice while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Extensive VAT experience across multiple sectors.
• Strong grasp of VAT principles.
• Experience managing complete client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on VAT, including dispute resolution.
• Review and sign off complex VAT returns.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Client Relationship Skills

Commercial Acumen

Technical Expertise

Education

Relevant VAT experience

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Insite Group - Recruiting everything Tax within the Public Practice market across the UK

Transform VAT Advisory Excellence Across the UK - Drive VAT Innovation in a Thriving National Practice!

Join a dynamic VAT advisory team as a Manager and shape the future of VAT services across diverse sectors. From owner-managed businesses to large corporates, private wealth to charities - you'll advise prestigious clients nationwide while building your expertise and driving business growth.

Job Title: VAT Manager

Location: London Office, EC4V

Salary: Up to £75,000!

About the Team:

The VAT practice spans the entire UK - from Inverness to Bournemouth - serving an incredibly diverse client portfolio. They're a collaborative team of thirteen professionals (1 Partner, 3 Directors, 3 Senior Managers, 2 Managers, 1 Assistant Manager, and 3 Trainees) who work closely with accounting, audit, and private wealth teams to deliver exceptional integrated solutions. They encourage sector specialization while maintaining a unified approach - no silos, just collaborative excellence.

What You'll Do -

Client Advisory Excellence:

• Advise clients on all aspects of VAT including HMRC dispute resolution, transaction/supply chain treatment, and complex liability matters
• Deliver exceptional client service through face-to-face meetings, virtual consultations, and expert written correspondence
• Maintain outstanding technical standards with commercial focus on achieving client objectives

Technical Leadership & Development:

• Review and sign off complex VAT returns prepared for clients
• Active involvement in managing and developing our national VAT team
• Contribute to National Practice Groups, providing specialist VAT input across sectors

Business Growth & Thought Leadership:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Take responsibility for marketing projects and business development initiatives
• Speak at seminars and produce high-quality thought leadership content
• Manage client engagements from initial scoping through to final delivery and billing

The Individual -

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive VAT experience across multiple sectors with excellent understanding of UK domestic and cross-border transactions
• Land and property VAT knowledge would be particularly advantageous
• Strong grasp of VAT principles with ability to navigate complex liability matters

Commercial Acumen:

• Commercial and practical outlook when delivering advice
• Proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Experience managing complete client engagements including scoping, delivery, and billing

Client Relationship Skills:

• Exceptional client service standards and strong client handling abilities
• Personable approach with ability to explain complex VAT issues to non-specialists
• Experience dealing with diverse stakeholders including lawyers, land agents, and banks
• Comfortable working with both internal colleagues and external professionals

Leadership & Development:

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for selling services to existing and prospective clients
• Willingness to contribute to thought leadership and speak at industry events
• Motivation to be part of growing and developing our VAT practice

Benefits -

Work-Life Balance:

• 35-hour working week with flexible core hours (10am-4pm)
• Hybrid working policy - work from home up to 3 days per week
• 25 days annual leave plus excellent family-friendly policies
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Opportunity to shape a growing national VAT practice
• Involvement in National Practice Groups and business development
• Support for speaking engagements and thought leadership
• Collaborative environment with diverse learning opportunities

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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