VAT Manager - Bristol

Clark Wood Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited is seeking a VAT Manager in Bristol to lead the VAT team and provide UK VAT compliance and advisory services. This role is a step toward Senior Manager or Director level within a respected Bristol practice, offering progression opportunities in a supportive, professional services environment.

You will mentor staff, review technical work, and manage complex client portfolios, with opportunities to network across national VAT teams to maintain current technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK VAT compliance and advisory work.
• Ability to lead a team and develop staff.
• Strong client management and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day duties of the VAT team and mentor junior staff.
• Review colleagues' work to ensure accurate advice and timely delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of complex VAT matters and client relationships.
• Network with VAT teams regionally to service clients on a national level.

Job description

VAT Manager - Bristol

Are you currently working in VAT/ Indirect Manager or Senior Manager? Are you looking for a genuine opportunity to progress to Senior Manager or Director level at an established Bristol practice?

We're looking to speak with an experienced VAT Manager or Senior Manager who has experience of both UK VAT compliance and advisory work. This role is with one of the UK's leading regional practices, one of the UK's most respected professional services companies.

As VAT Manager you will be responsible for leading the day to day duties of your team. You will need to support all levels of team members with their technical research, reviewing their work and ensuring clients are managed not only efficiently but effectively with proactive and reactive advice.

You will also be managing a portfolio of more complex clients, through investigations and beyond, to provide peace of mind and technical support when they need it most. You will be encouraged to network with wider VAT teams within the business to ensure you are working on a National level to service clients and keep technical expertise current.

As part of the management team, your journey will continue via mentorship by the senior management team in both your local office and wider network to provide soft skills development such as more effective client management and staff management. Personal coaching will continue as your journey develops beyond formal qualifications which can be tailored to your own individual aspirations.

This role offers a variety of technical areas for you to build your experience in and the firm will support you in a becoming a subject specialist and an all-round VAT adviser. If you’re looking for a long term career opportunity that is going to offer a varied day to day workload and future progression opportunities, then get in touch to find out more.

For further info or a discreet initial chat, please contact Rich Clark at Clark Wood - [e-mail] / Mobile: [phone]

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