VAT Manager

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 10 firm is looking for a VAT Manager to join their London office. In this role, you will prepare complex VAT returns, advise clients on VAT matters, and work closely with senior leaders to develop your career within the SME market. Hybrid working is available, providing a balance between professional growth and work-life flexibility.

Benefits

Close exposure to senior leaders

Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

Strong pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in handling complex VAT areas.
• Qualification like CTA or AIIT, or Qualified by Experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex VAT returns and annual adjustments.
• Provide VAT advice on transactions and property issues.
• Respond to client queries regarding VAT.

Skills

Strong VAT experience

Technical VAT knowledge

Ability to liaise with HMRC

Education

Relevant qualification (CTA, AIIT)

Job description

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

This Top 10 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:
As a VAT Manager. you will…

• 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:
As a VAT Manager, you will need…

• 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:
As a VAT Manager, you will get…

• 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.