VAT Manager

Rutherford Briant; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 30 firm in London is seeking a VAT Manager to provide specialized VAT advice to SME businesses. The position offers a chance to develop alongside experienced leaders in a hybrid working environment, focusing on VAT complexities and client support. This role not only provides immediate responsibilities but also future leadership development.

Benefits

Close exposure to senior leaders

Strong pension contributions

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Qualifications

• Strong VAT experience across various technical areas.
• Ideally hold a relevant qualification (CTA, AIIT).
• Ability to liaise with HMRC on Tax Dispute issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex VAT returns and annual adjustments.
• Offer advice on VAT treatment and contract reviews.
• Advise on property issues, including new builds and capital goods.

Skills

VAT experience

Advisory skills

Tax Dispute resolution

Education

CTA or AIIT qualification

Qualified by Experience

Job description

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:
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.