VAT Manager - Bristol

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood – Tax Recruitment is assisting a leading Bristol practice to recruit an experienced VAT Manager. The role offers progression to Senior Manager/Director level and exposure to both UK VAT compliance and advisory work across multiple clients.

You will lead the VAT team, mentor staff, review technical work, and provide proactive and reactive advice to ensure client satisfaction. This is a long-term opportunity in a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK VAT compliance and advisory.
• Ability to lead and develop a VAT team.
• Experience dealing with complex client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day VAT team activities.
• Review juniors' work and provide technical guidance.
• Manage complex client portfolios including investigations.
• Collaborate with national VAT teams for cross-office support.

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.