VAT Compliance and Management Specialist

Formerly Streets Whittles - now Streets; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accounting firm is seeking a VAT Compliance & Management Specialist to manage the VAT function for approximately 100 clients. The role encompasses ensuring accurate and timely VAT submissions, liaising with clients, and overseeing junior staff in a fully remote environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational skills, proven VAT experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. This position offers an opportunity to engage dynamically with clients while maintaining high compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a VAT or finance function.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator with a clear explanation of VAT matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the VAT function for a portfolio of approximately 100 clients.
• Issue VAT reports to clients addressing queries.
• Manage multiple VAT deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

VAT compliance

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication

Team-working

Managing processes

Job description

Overview

Location: South Africa. Remote status: Fully Remote. VAT Compliance & Management Specialist.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced VAT professional to take ownership of the VAT function across a diverse client portfolio. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of VAT compliance, client communication, and internal coordination to ensure accurate, timely submissions in line with HMRC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• VAT Compliance & Delivery
• Manage the VAT function for a portfolio of approximately 100 clients.
• Request, track, and coordinate VAT information from clients in line with submission deadlines.
• Review and approve VAT calculations and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current VAT legislation.
• Submit VAT returns to HMRC within statutory deadlines and maintain appropriate supporting records.

• Client & Team Liaison
• Work closely with bookkeeping staff, reviewing VAT-related queries and providing clear, practical guidance where required.
• Issue VAT reports to clients, clearly explaining VAT positions and addressing queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Act as a key point of contact for VAT matters, building trusted relationships with clients and internal teams.

• Process & Workflow Management
• Manage multiple VAT deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.
• Oversee VAT workflows and processes, identifying efficiencies and ensuring consistency across the function.
• Support and guide junior staff where applicable, ensuring work is completed to required standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within a VAT or finance function, with hands-on responsibility for VAT compliance.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and competing deadlines.
• Confident and clear communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain VAT matters to non-technical clients.
• Strong team-working skills, able to collaborate effectively across bookkeeping, finance, and client-facing teams.
• Experience managing processes, workflows, or junior staff within a VAT environment is highly advantageous.

About Streets Chartered Accountants

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.

Founded in 1907

Co-workers 500

Turnover 40M

Accountancy

• South Africa
• Fully Remote