VAT Manager

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VAT Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality VAT advisory services while also managing compliance work and junior staff development. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in VAT within an accountancy firm and possess excellent communication and IT skills. With a hybrid working policy and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Group Life Cover

25 days holiday

Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme

Hybrid working policy

Permanent Health Insurance

Contributory Private Health Scheme

Non-Contributory Health Cash Plan

Season Ticket Loan

Discounted Gym Membership

Perkbox Membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in VAT and dealing with HMRC.
• Ability to work both in a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Providing VAT advice on property transactions and charity liability.
• Managing VAT cases going to ADR or tribunal.
• Assisting with the management and development of junior staff.

Skills

VAT Advisory Services

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

IT Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

CTA Qualification

Job description

VAT Manager

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

The VAT Department currently comprises of a Manager, a Senior and a Trainee, headed up by a Partner. The Department handles all aspects of VAT, including: VAT mitigation for clients; negotiating with HMRC on liability issues; agreeing partial exemption methods; advising on VAT property law; advising on EU and international transactions; and VAT return compliance work.

We are looking for a VAT Manager to join the above team.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role are varied and would include the following:

• Providing advice on VAT issues such as, property transaction, charity liability, place of supply of services and e-commerce/taxation of digital services
• Drafting instructions to Tax Counsel around liability, structuring and dispute matters
• Managing of VAT cases going to ADR or tribunal
• Undertaking VAT reviews and due diligence assignments
• Dealing with VAT queries from clients and other staff members
• Technical writing and assistance with webinars and similar
• Assisting with the management and development of junior staff
• Other ad hoc duties in line with the role

The candidate’s primary role will be the provision of high-quality VAT advisory services with an element of compliance work plus staff management/development. It is anticipated that advisory would make up 75% of working time with an equal split between the other two areas.

The candidate will also work with the Partner on litigation matters and business development activity that will include an element of public speaking.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in VAT and dealing with HMRC in an accountancy firm. They should demonstrate the following qualities:

• The ability to work within a team and individually
• Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• The ability to liaise with people of all levels
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

The successful candidate will ideally be CTA qualified.

Benefits

• Salary: competitive
• Group Life Cover
• 25 days holiday on commencement
• Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme
• Hybrid working policy – at least 2 days in the office a week, with a core hours system in place
• PHI (Permanent Health Insurance)
• Contributory Private Health Scheme
• Non-Contributory Health Cash Plan
• Season Ticket Loan (after qualifying period)
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounted Tastecard
• Perkbox Membership
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle voucher scheme