VAT Manager or VAT Senior Manager

Michael Page; Taunton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Taunton is seeking a VAT Manager/Senior Manager to lead VAT compliance and advisory work for a diverse client base. You will build client relationships, deliver complex VAT solutions, and drive growth of the VAT service line within a growing chartered accountancy practice.

You should be ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified with VAT specialization and a track record across practice or in-house VAT roles. Flexible, hybrid working in Taunton available.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CTA with VAT specialization.
• Experience in VAT compliance and advisory for various clients.
• Strong progression mindset and ability to develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver VAT compliance and advisory solutions for clients across sectors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities for VAT services and promote them internally and externally.
• Manage delivery of VAT planning projects and coordinate with HMRC on disputes.
• Lead and support the VAT team and contribute to growth of the service line.

Skills

VAT expertise

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

A highly successful and growing chartered accountancy practice based in Taunton has a requirement for a VAT Manager or VAT Senior Manager to join their highly regarded team, in a role and firm offering with a progression on offer.

Client Details

Based in Taunton this successful chartered accountancy practice is experiencing ongoing sustained growth and the position has evolved as a result of organic client growth. The firm has a fantastic team and culture with mix of home to office working, flexible hours and highly competitive remuneration and benefit packages. A clear progression and development path for those looking for a long-term route to progress.

Description

Joining the Taunton team as VAT Manager or VAT Senior Manager you will work closely with colleagues across the firm collaborating internally and developing client relationships delivering wide ranging VAT compliance and advisory solutions, providing commercial advice on complex VAT issues to OMBs through to large groups, corporates and wider clients across land and property, partial exemption, international services, charities and not for profit organisations. You will actively identify opportunities for VAT services and promote them internally and externally and manage the delivery of VAT planning projects, negotiating with HMRC on VAT disputes. Alongside delivering a quality service to clients you will manage and support a wider team and work with directors on the further growth and development of the firms VAT service lines, carving a key influential role within this growing firm with a clear progression path on offer.

Profile

You will be ideally qualified across any of ACA/ACCA/CTA etc and have specialised in VAT operating at the VAT Manager or VAT Senior Manager levels. Your background may have been gained in any accountancy practice firm background from Top Tier firm through to Mid Tier/Top 50 and independent firm environment. Or you may have a mixed career developed across the mix of accountancy practice, in house VAT, or within HMRC specialising in VAT. You will be seeking a career move with the potential to progress and carve a key position within a growing, leading chartered accountancy practice.

Job Offer

£50,000 - £75,000 dependent on background, experience and level, plus benefits.