VAT Manager

Rutherford Briant; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in London is seeking a VAT Manager to join their team. In this role, you will prepare and review complex VAT returns, advise clients on VAT-related queries, and work closely with senior leaders for professional development. Candidates should have strong VAT experience and ideally hold a relevant qualification. This position also offers a hybrid working model, enabling a balance between office and remote work.

Benefits

Close working exposure with senior leaders

Hybrid working model

Strong pension contributions

Qualifications

• Strong VAT experience across various technical and complex areas.
• Ideally hold a relevant qualification (CTA, AIIT), though Qualified by Experience can be considered.
• Ability to work and liaise with HMRC on Tax Dispute issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex VAT returns and annual adjustments.
• Offer advice to clients on various VAT areas.
• Advise on property issues, including new builds and capital goods scheme.

Skills

Strong VAT experience

Communication with HMRC

Education

Relevant qualification (CTA, AIIT)

Job description

Overview

Do you see yourself as someone who could be a specialist advisor to SME businesses, in need of VAT advice and help?

This Top 30 firm are a market leader within the SME space, working with businesses from all sectors on Audit, Tax and Accounting matters – and are now in need of a VAT Manager for their London office. You will join an established team with great experience at the helm, as they look to expand headcount owing to recent client wins increasing the workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex VAT returns and annual adjustments
• Offer advice to clients on various VAT areas such as VAT treatment of transactions, place of supply of services queries, contract reviews
• Advise on property issues, including new builds, building works, capital goods scheme, option to tax, sales (and TOGCs), and cost issues
• Respond to questions from clients and team members on a range of issues

Requirements

• Strong VAT experience across various technical and complex areas
• Ideally hold a relevant qualification (CTA, AIIT), though Qualified by Experience can be considered
• Ability to work and liaise with HMRC on Tax Dispute issues

Benefits

• Close working exposure with senior leaders such as Directors and Partners who will develop you into a future leader
• Hybrid working on offer (2 days per week in the office)
• Strong pension contributions

Are you a VAT professional, looking to specialise within the SME Market? If so, apply now!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.