VAT Manager

MHA; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working hours

33 days holiday

Competitive salary

Recognition awards

Succession planning

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

MHA, a UK-based accountancy firm, seeks a VAT Manager in a people-focused environment. You will provide high-value VAT and indirect tax guidance to diverse clients while shaping strategic VAT initiatives and leading a growing team.

Join a collaborative firm with award-winning development programmes, agile working, and a commitment to nurturing talent in Maidstone and across the UK.

Qualifications

• Provide high quality, practical VAT and indirect tax advice to a diverse client base.
• Identify opportunities for VAT services and develop client relationships across owner-managed, listed, and multinational entities.
• Writing articles for newsletters and press releases would be beneficial.
• Lead VAT projects, manage HMRC enquiries, ADRs, and Tribunal preparations.
• Handle VAT and indirect tax aspects of acquisitions and disposals and deliver internal/client presentations.
• Stay up to date with technical developments and provide timely updates to clients and colleagues.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee team management, billing, and appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, practical VAT and indirect tax advice to a wide range of clients including owner managed, listed and multinational companies.
• Identify opportunities for VAT services and promote them with colleagues and clients, developing relationships with intermediaries and external parties.
• Write articles for newsletters and press releases (beneficial).
• Manage VAT projects to ensure timely, efficient delivery and oversee HMRC enquiries, ADRs, and Tribunal preparation.
• Handle VAT aspects of acquisitions/disposals and deliver internal and client presentations.
• Keep up to date with technical developments and provide updates to clients and colleagues.
• Support junior team members and contribute to people management, appraisals, and billing.

Skills

VAT expertise

Indirect tax

Business development

People management

Project management

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Are you ready to bring your VAT expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 11 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 8th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You’ll Shape More Than Careers

We’re looking for a VAT Manager who thrives in a people-focused environment and sees challenges as opportunities for growth. At MHA, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals who care about making a difference Your role in VAT will be far more than policies and procedures; it’s about creating an inspiring workplace culture, fostering individual growth, and implementing strategic initiatives that drive meaningful, lasting impact across our team.

What We’re Looking For

• The ability to provide high quality, practical, commercial advice on complex VAT and other indirect tax issues to a wide range of clients including owner managed businesses, listed businesses and multinational companies
• Being able to identify opportunities for VAT services and promote them with both colleagues and clients, linking in with carrying out business development initiatives for existing and new clients. Develop relationships with intermediaries and other relevant external parties is crucial in this role.
• The ability to write articles for newsletters and press releases would be beneficial.
• Managing VAT projects to ensure efficient and effective delivery to deadlines and within budget, as well as managing HMRC enquiries, assisting with ADRs, preparing cases for First-tier Tribunal.
• Dealing with all VAT and indirect tax aspects of company acquisitions and disposals, as well as delivering internal and client presentations.
• Keeping up to date with technical developments and providing updates to clients and colleagues.
• Supporting junior team members whilst delegating and reviewing their work, being able to highlight and feedback areas for improvement in a constructive manner. This is in addition to the general management of the team including people management, appraisals, billing etc.

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well‑being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.