VAT Manager

Pro Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days leave

Pension & life cover

Healthcare cashback

Employee discounts

Social events

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Pro‑Recruitment Group is seeking a VAT Manager in Bristol to strengthen its VAT advisory services and support the next stage of its growth. The role focuses on VAT consultancy for a varied client base including large businesses, international groups, educational bodies, charities and public sector entities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the VAT Partner, manage client relationships, and guide junior team members while contributing to business development and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the VAT Partner, you will advise UK and international clients on VAT and indirect tax implications relating to international trade.
• Advise education and public sector clients on VAT liabilities, VAT recovery, partial exemption and business/non-business activities.
• Assess the VAT implications of residential and commercial property transactions and developments.
• Manage client relationships, expectations and service delivery.
• Scope project proposals, managing budgets and overseeing billing.
• Communicate key VAT developments through articles, webinars, social media and internal updates.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to key sector groups, including Manufacturing, Education and Real Estate.
• Identify opportunities to grow fee income and expand existing client relationships.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

Job description

VAT Manager

Bristol

£55,000 - £65,000

An award-winning and expanding Top 40 accountancy practice is seeking a VAT Manager to help strengthen its VAT advisory services and support the next stage of its growth. Focusing entirely on VAT consultancy, you will advise a varied client base, including large businesses, international groups, educational bodies, charities and public sector entities.

What's great about this VAT Manager role?

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Up to 27 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays & additional days off over Christmas
• Contributory pension scheme / Life assurance / Critical illness cover
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee discounts and rewards through a platform offering more than 4,000 perks and discounts
• Social events and activities organised by dedicated social committees
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Award-winning accountancy and advisory firm

Your role as a VAT Manager:

• Working closely with the VAT Partner, you will advise UK and international clients on VAT and indirect tax implications relating to international trade.
• Advise education and public sector clients on VAT liabilities, VAT recovery, partial exemption and business/non-business activities.
• Assess the VAT implications of residential and commercial property transactions and developments.
• Manage client relationships, expectations and service delivery.
• Scope project proposals, managing budgets and overseeing billing.
• Communicate key VAT developments through articles, webinars, social media and internal updates.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to key sector groups, including Manufacturing, Education and Real Estate.
• Identify opportunities to grow fee income and expand existing client relationships.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

What you'll need to succeed:

• You will have a background in VAT, ideally gained within a professional services firm or HMRC.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing a varied portfolio of VAT clients across a range of industries.
• Ability to identify opportunities for revenue growth and build lasting client relationships.
• Involvement in business development, including winning new work and expanding existing client accounts.
• Experience supporting, coaching or managing junior team members.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Sound technical VAT expertise, a commercial mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.