VAT Manager - Leeds

Clark Wood Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited in Leeds is seeking an experienced VAT Manager to progress from VAT Assistant Manager or Manager within a leading regional practice. The role focuses on UK VAT compliance and advisory work, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to national client service.

You will lead day-to-day team activities, review technical research, and manage a portfolio of complex clients, providing proactive and reactive advice as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as VAT Assistant Manager or Manager.
• Strong technical VAT research and review capabilities.
• Ability to manage clients and deliver proactive advisory support.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day duties of the VAT team and review colleagues' work.
• Manage a portfolio of complex clients and provide technical support.
• Network with VAT teams nationally to share expertise and service clients.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Team leadership

UK VAT compliance

Advisory work

Job description

VAT Manager - Leeds

Are you currently working in VAT/ Indirect Manager and looking for a genuine opportunity to progress to Senior Manager, a fantastic modern working environment or simply a new challenge in Leeds?

We're looking to speak with an experienced VAT Assistant Manager or 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.