VAT Manager

Unity Advisory; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Opportunity for career growth

Inclusive recruitment process

Job summary

A dynamic advisory firm in Greater London is seeking a VAT Manager to provide expert VAT advisory services and develop VAT strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a professional tax qualification and extensive knowledge of UK and EU VAT regulations. This role offers a hybrid working environment and opportunities to shape your career within a fast-growing firm focused on AI-driven advisory services. Candidates are expected to build strong client relationships and proactively use data to enhance solutions.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in tax or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and EU VAT regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert VAT advisory services to clients.
• Develop and implement VAT strategies aligned with commercial drivers.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Proactively use data to identify opportunities and risks.

Skills

Client relationship building

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in tax (e.g., CTA, ATT)

Experience in VAT regulations

Job description

Built for the AI-enabled world, we operate a lean, conflict-free, and client-centric model that embeds AI across all workstreams. With no audit practice, we do not have the audit-related conflicts, which allows us to focus entirely on delivering value to clients with agility and innovative, outcome-based commercial models. Our culture is highly collaborative, flat-structured and free of traditional business silos – we are focused on pursuing the best outcomes for our clients.

Role

As a result of Unity Advisory's growth and success, we are looking to hire a VAT Manager. You will have experience in working in a fast paced and complex environment and be collaborative to find the right solution for your clients. You will be highly client centric and able to build long lasting relationships which are valued by your clients. You will also be proactive in taking value enhancing solutions to your clients in both tax and more broadly. This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic and commercially minded adviser to shape the future of our employment tax practice in a lean and agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert VAT advisory services to clients, ensuring compliance with UK, EU and global indirect tax regulations.
• Develop and implement VAT strategies for clients that align with commercial drivers.
• Build strong and trusted relationships with clients.
• Work with leading experts across a range of advisory areas in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactively use data and analysis tools to identify opportunities and risks for clients.
• Liaise with HMRC and other tax authorities on VAT-related matters.
• Stay updated on changes in VAT legislation and advise clients on the implications.
• Train and mentor junior staff on VAT compliance and advisory matters.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in tax (e.g., CTA, ATT) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and EU VAT regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience to identify and lead technology enabled solutions to client issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with clients and tax authorities.

Work Environment

A truly hybrid and flexible working environment. We offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You’ll be working on cutting-edge projects and encouraged to deploy the latest analytical tools and approaches. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing business and shape your career.

Additional Information

At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED CVS FROM THIRD PARTIES