VAT Senior / Assistant Manager

Price Bailey; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in chartered accountancy is seeking a VAT Senior / Assistant Manager to join their expanding Tax department. This role involves overseeing VAT compliance and advisory services for diverse clients, requiring sound knowledge of VAT regulations and the ability to guide junior staff. The firm promotes a supportive and inclusive culture, encouraging professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

23-25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee share scheme

Family friendly policies

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in VAT within an accountancy practice.
• Proven ability to identify VAT issues and risks.
• Eager to develop and upskill as part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth VAT research and deliver analysis.
• Oversee VAT return calculations.
• Review and mentor junior team members.

Skills

VAT issues identification

Technical analysis

Report writing

IT skills

Team mentoring

Education

CTA qualified or part qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

Make your career count

At Price Bailey, we provide excitingopportunities for training, personal growth and career engagement. We believe in fostering happiness and fulfilment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. We understand that your life extends beyond the workplace, which is why our Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, whilst still providing excellent client care.

A well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, we offer a wide range of services, including auditing, accounting, tax and corporate finance. We proudly serve a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses that share our passion for innovation.

What do the team do?

The Tax department works with clients across a broad spectrum, from high net worth individuals through to large corporates and not-for-profit entities. They have aninternational presence and offer compliance services for complex clients through to delivering exciting projects of an advisory nature.

Within our Tax department we have an established team of VAT specialists. They undertake project advisory work and also work in conjunction with other areas of the business such as the Outsourcing and Audit teams on more complex compliance matters. Some of the typical sectors our clients operate in include property and construction, professional and financial services, charities, academies and other education providers, manufacturers operating in the UK and overseas, e-commerce, international goods movements, health providers and telecoms providers.

What will I be doing?

As aVAT Senior / Assistant Manageryou will have ownership of the following tasks:

• Undertaking in depth research on technical VAT queries and delivering reasoned analysis
• Producing written VAT advisory reports
• Overseeing a small number of complex VAT return calculations
• Helping to resolve VAT checks and enquiries from HMRC
• Reviewing and keeping up to date with the indirect tax world and participating in team technical sessions
• Reviewing technical VAT advice prepared by junior team members
• Proactively upskilling wider team and mentoring more junior colleagues

What experience do I need?

Whilst having the following experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:

• CTA part qualified / qualified (indirect VAT route) (minimum criteria)
• At least two years' experience in VAT in an accountancy practice (minimum criteria)
• Proven ability to identify VAT issues and risks
• Ability to write clear and articulate reports
• Strong IT skills including competency in using Excel

What's on offer?

In addition to your salary, we also offer the following benefits:

• 23 days (if studying) / 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy / sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• Family friendly policies e.g. paid time off for dependants
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discount

Price Bailey aspires to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their social background, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We are an equal opportunities employer and place inclusion at the heart of what we do. Our workplace is one where diversity is embraced and where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in the appropriate section of your application. For candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria of the role, we also offer a guaranteed interview, which you can opt into as part of your application.