VAT Senior / Assistant Manager | Stansted, UK

Price Bailey; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of chartered accountants is seeking a VAT Senior / Assistant Manager. The role involves handling technical VAT queries, producing advisory reports, and mentoring junior colleagues. This position offers flexibility within a supportive culture, alongside competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

23/25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

All employee share scheme

Family friendly policies

2 days paid for volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in VAT in an accountancy practice.
• Proven ability to write clear reports.
• Experience with identifying VAT issues.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking in-depth research on technical VAT queries.
• Producing VAT advisory reports.
• Overseeing complex VAT return calculations.

Skills

Research

Analytical Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

CTA part qualified / qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

VAT Senior / Assistant Manager

Price Bailey Stansted, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 10 days ago Permanent Competitive

Make your career count

At Price Bailey, we provide exciting opportunities 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 an international 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 a VAT Senior / Assistant Manager you 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.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

Price Bailey will only accept CV's from recruitment agencies who have been briefed on specific roles by our Resourcing team and where contractual agreement exists already. We do not accept speculative CV's and agency fees will not be owed in these instances. Should you wish to be considered for our approved supplier list please contact [e-mail]

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