VAT Assistant Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Indirect Tax professional to join a growing and ambitious professional services firm at a pivotal stage of its expansion. The role offers varied exposure across VAT compliance and advisory projects, with the chance to work on complex UK and international assignments while developing into a key member of the tax team

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded professional services firm with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for delivering expert advice to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and large corporate organisations. The firm is investing heavily in its tax capability, creating an excellent platform for ambitious professionals looking to accelerate their careers.

Description

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• Prepare and review complex UK VAT returns and computations
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• Support international VAT compliance requirements and registrations
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• Assist with VAT registration applications, options to tax and other HMRC submissions
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• Liaise directly with HMRC, external advisers and client finance teams
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• Provide practical advice to clients on day-to-day indirect tax matters
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• Support the delivery of VAT advisory assignments across a diverse client portfolio
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• Work alongside specialists from other tax disciplines on multi-faceted projects
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• Ensure compliance with professional, ethical and regulatory standards
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• Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior team members
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• Assist with identifying opportunities to add value and strengthen client relationships
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Profile

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• Minimum of 4-5 years' experience within indirect tax, ideally gained in practice
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• Strong knowledge of UK VAT legislation and compliance requirements
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• Previous experience delivering indirect tax advisory work
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• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage directly with clients and stakeholders
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
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• Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
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• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
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• Good IT proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
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• Ambitious individual seeking responsibility, technical development and progression
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Job Offer

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• Salary: £
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• Hybrid working arrangement
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• Midlands-based role with flexible working options
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• Exposure to UK and international VAT matters
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• Broad mix of compliance and advisory work
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• Opportunity to work with owner-managed businesses, SMEs and large corporates
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• Direct client interaction and increased responsibility from day one
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• Clear progression opportunities within a rapidly growing firm
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• Exposure to complex, technically challenging assignments
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• Chance to play a key role in the firm's ambitious growth journey
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