VAT Specialist / Assistant Manager

Swallow Ventures Limited; Royal Leamington Spa; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected accountancy practice in Warwickshire is seeking a VAT Specialist / Assistant Manager to join their team. This role offers flexible working options, including fully remote or hybrid. Responsibilities include preparing VAT returns, managing client portfolios, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong VAT compliance background and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid and fully remote working options

Competitive salary based on experience

Potential for early Friday finishes

Benefits including PMI and a free Fitbit

Wellness programs and initiatives

Regular team and social events

Casual dress code

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong VAT compliance background, familiar with reverse charges and partial exemptions.
• Experience reviewing others' work with a thorough approach.
• Confident communicator capable of explaining tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns for accuracy and timeliness.
• Overseeing filings to HMRC.
• Managing a diverse client portfolio and ensuring VAT obligations are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Xero

Sage

IRIS

TaxCalc

Job description

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Are you a VAT Specialist / Assistant Manager who thrives on attention to detail and enjoys helping others do the same?

This role offers the flexibility to work fully remotely for the right candidate.

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected, multi-office accountancy practice based in Warwickshire, seeking to appoint a VAT Specialist / Assistant Manager to join their growing team.

This firm has a strong reputation for client service and internal culture. They are looking for someone with solid VAT experience to review returns, support junior team members, and act as an internal indirect tax contact.

This position can be fully remote or hybrid, depending on the candidate's preference.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Preparing and reviewing VAT returns for accuracy and timeliness.
2. Overseeing filings to HMRC.
3. Reviewing work by junior team members and providing feedback.
4. Managing a diverse client portfolio and ensuring VAT obligations are met.
5. Collaborating with the team to troubleshoot queries and provide technical advice.
6. Monitoring client workflows.
7. Handling ad hoc projects and client queries.

What We're Looking For

1. Strong VAT compliance background, familiar with reverse charges and partial exemptions.
2. Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to identify inconsistencies.
3. Experience with accounting and tax software (e.g., Xero, Sage, IRIS, TaxCalc).
4. Experience reviewing others' work, with a thorough and helpful approach.
5. Confident communicator capable of explaining tax concepts clearly to colleagues and clients.

What’s In It For You

1. Flexible hybrid and fully remote working options.
2. Competitive salary based on experience, negotiable.
3. Potential for early Friday finishes.
4. Benefits including PMI and a free Fitbit.
5. Wellness programs and initiatives.
6. Regular team and social events.
7. Casual dress code.
8. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you're eager to apply your VAT expertise in a collaborative and flexible environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to start the conversation! Register your interest by applying today or contact Ashley for a confidential discussion.

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