VAT Senior Manager (City Office)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a VAT Senior Manager to lead a dynamic team in London. This role involves managing client relationships, providing expert VAT advice, and developing junior staff. With a focus on collaboration and professional standards, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the firm's VAT services and reputation. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity, innovation, and personal growth, where your contributions will lead to meaningful client impact and professional fulfillment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience providing VAT advice.
• Strong commercial approach to pitching and delivering work.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop junior team members in the VAT team.
• Produce and review VAT advisory work for clients.
• Train and develop VAT team members and organize training.

Skills

VAT advice

VAT compliance

HMRC procedures

EU VAT rules

Client relationship management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

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VAT Senior Manager (City Office), London

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Client:

BKL

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

BKL is a Top 40 accountancy & advisory firm operating in North and Central London. We support entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, and owner-managed businesses. Our expertise covers key sectors such as property and construction, financial services and not-for-profit. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including tax consultancy, audit & assurance, accounts, corporate finance, and payroll, plus a range of consultancy that includes commercial finance, HR, IT, and sustainability.

Our VAT team is looking for a Senior Manager who can seamlessly connect senior and junior team members. In this role, you'll receive assignments from senior members, manage them independently, and directly engage with clients to provide top-notch solutions.

Day to Day Responsibilities Include but not Limited to:

• Act as a key member of the VAT team, with a focus on managing and developing junior team members, and managing and servicing the client base.
• Support the VAT Partner and other senior VAT team members to advise and support clients across a range of client types and industry sectors.
• Develop strong and long-lasting relationships with clients by building trust, and through regular communication.
• Manage a distinct portfolio of clients. Produce and review VAT advisory work and manage and delegate to junior team members.
• Take responsibility for aspects of the team management and provide support and development to the junior team members in respect of work delivery and professional standards.
• Train and develop VAT team members and organise wider VAT training to firmwide colleagues to increase their understanding of VAT risks and opportunities.
• Act as the central resource for the Firm in relation to all VAT related activities.
• Build and develop strong internal relationships within the business to identify and leverage VAT opportunities from within the Firm’s existing client base.
• Assist in increasing the external profile of the Firm’s VAT offering, as part of the VAT Team’s marketing approach and working with the marketing and business development team.
• Begin to introduce new clients to the Firm as applicable.
• Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable and proactive approach with a positive solution-focused approach.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required

• 5-10 years’ experience of providing VAT advice
• Experience with VAT compliance requirements and HMRC procedures
• Experience working with overseas contacts as part of a multinational network preferable
• Experience of EU VAT rules and other VAT regimes outside the UK would be
• ·very preferable
• A strong commercial approach to pitching for and delivering work.
• A strong approach to professional standards in VAT.
• Genuine ability and desire to build relationships within the Firm.
• Confident and competent at delivering presentations and training.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills ·
• Personable and approachable and keen to be involved in marketing initiatives

Our Vision:
We are creating a sustainable business where our people love to work, clients grow from our advice, and we achieve great things together.

What Makes Us Different:
Established 130 years ago, Wilson Wright is now part of BKL, an accounting, tax, and business advisory firm based in London.

As a longstanding member of DFK International, a global association of accounting firms, we support our clients worldwide when needed.

Our clients range in size from small sole traders to multinational groups. We believe they all have one thing in common: they want cutting-edge technical excellence with a hands-on, professional, and personal service that they can rely on to add value and deliver results.

Our holistic approach to service delivery means that our clients always have a central point of contact with a person who understands their issues. It also means our people understand a client's needs from every angle.

We aim to inspire and support each other to be at our best, so we can make a lasting difference to our clients, the community, and our firm. Take a look at this video to hear from our employees about our working environment: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Izh8sNb4AHM.

Inclusion, diversity, and talent development are fundamental aspects of who we are, and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make this a great place to work.

What We Value

• Think Big:
  We are always challenging ourselves to think differently and reimagine what’s possible. This happens when we are open to new ideas: brave in how we suggest them, curious about exploring them, and enthusiastic in how we make them work.
• In It Together:
  We are a business for everyone. We work together and care about each other so that we can all achieve our best. By building a more inclusive culture, we enable innovation and growth. Our choices, decisions, and actions have a positive impact on our people, our society, and the environment, helping create a sustainable business.
• Take Pride:
  We work with conviction, seeking to be the best version of ourselves in everything we do. This belief is rooted in the confidence we have in ourselves, our team, our work, and our business. We understand and believe that we can all achieve remarkable things.
• Do the Right Thing:
  We value fairness, honesty, and integrity above all else. We speak openly and fairly with each other to build relationships based on trust and respect. We’re accountable for our actions and do what we say we’ll do, even if it’s not easy.
• Enjoy It:
  We bring our whole selves to work every day – free to express our beliefs and share our unique perspectives in all that we do. We enjoy our time at work and know it’s also important to enjoy our time at home. We laugh, have fun, and make this part of what we’re known for.

Commitment to Information Security and Data Protection

At Wilson Wright and BKL, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of information security and data protection through a comprehensive framework of policies and procedures. As part of this role, you will be expected to stay informed about these policies and ensure full compliance at all times. Adherence to our policies is critical, and failure to comply may result in disciplinary action in line with company procedures.