VAT Manager

Abacus Consulting; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy practice is seeking a VAT Manager to lead the delivery of VAT services in St Albans or Central London. This role involves acting as a technical expert on VAT and indirect tax issues, providing management support, and developing new client relationships. With a focus on SME businesses, the VAT Manager will contribute to the firm's growth and ensure clients receive tailored, high-quality service. This position offers a pathway to Directorship, making it an exciting opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing VAT services and providing technical expertise.
• Prior management experience required for leading VAT team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of VAT services and support staff in London and St Albans.
• Develop new client relationships and enhance VAT offerings.

Skills

VAT Expertise

Indirect Tax Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Networking Skills

Strategic Business Development

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

VAT Manager, established accountancy practice, St Albans (or Central London)hybrid, to £70,000

Providing VAT service to range of SME businesses. Reporting directly to the partners acting as technical expert on VAT and Indirect tax issues in UK and Europe.

Working for an 8 partner firm employing around 90 staff, ranging from apprentices to highly experienced managers.

The business provides the full range of professional services typically provided by an established and progressive accountancy firm, including audit and accounts, management consultancy, payroll and taxation. We aim to be the ‘go to’ firm for small and medium sized enterprises providing a truly excellent professional service that is tailored to meet clients’ needs and requirements. Our clients range from all fields of business, industry, the professions and arts, including large corporates operating nationally and internationally, privately owned businesses of every size, partnerships, sole traders and self-employed individuals.

Role Summary

The VAT Manager leads the delivery of the firm’s VAT, providing support to managers and staff in both London and St Albans, reporting in to the Partners. This will include acting as a technical specialist in relation to VAT and indirect tax matters and taking an active role in enhancing the firm’s offering through identifying and maximising opportunities with existing clients.

It will also involve developing new client relationships through networking and strategic business development.

Experience of European VAT issues and Customs Duty will be essential as the UK continues to negotiate and transitions its departure from the European Union, together with ensuring the firm’s clients are fully advised regarding any UK VAT.

Prior experience within a management position will also be required and this position can provide a route to Directorship

As VAT Manager your duties will include:

• Take responsibility for the management and development of the firm’s VAT services and use technical skills and expertise to contribute to the firm’s business profile in this area. This will include acting as a technical specialist, providing advice and support to the wider business on VAT issues and identifying potential tax planning opportunities for clients.

• Develop the firm’s internal processes and procedures in relation to VAT work, addressing areas of risk and improving consistency of approach in relation to VAT compliance work.

• Provide management support as required, ensuring appropriate work is allocated, work is supervised effectively to ensure quality and efficiency and regular feedback on performance is provided.

• 90% of work will be allocated from existing clients, however we welcome the opportunity for this role to develop their own portfolio and grow the VAT offering, hence the opportunity to progress to Director over time.