VAT Manager - Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Transform VAT Advisory Excellence Across the UK - Drive VAT Innovation in a Thriving National Practice!

Join a dynamic VAT advisory team as a Manager and shape the future of VAT services across diverse sectors. From owner-managed businesses to large corporates, private wealth to charities - you'll advise prestigious clients nationwide while building your expertise and driving business growth.

Job Title: VAT Manager

Location: London Office, EC4V

Salary: Up to £75,000!

About the Team:

Join a collaborative team of thirteen professionals (1 Partner, 3 Directors, 3 Senior Managers, 2 Managers, 1 Assistant Manager, and 3 Trainees) who work closely with accounting, audit, and private wealth teams to deliver exceptional integrated solutions. They encourage sector specialization while maintaining a unified approach - no silos, just collaborative excellence.

What You'll Do -

Client Advisory Excellence:

• Advise clients on all aspects of VAT including HMRC dispute resolution, transaction/supply chain treatment, and complex liability matters
• Deliver exceptional client service through face-to-face meetings, virtual consultations, and expert written correspondence
• Maintain outstanding technical standards with commercial focus on achieving client objectives

Technical Leadership & Development:

• Review and sign off complex VAT returns prepared for clients
• Active involvement in managing and developing our national VAT team
• Contribute to National Practice Groups, providing specialist VAT input across sectors

Business Growth & Thought Leadership:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Take responsibility for marketing projects and business development initiatives
• Speak at seminars and produce high-quality thought leadership content
• Manage client engagements from initial scoping through to final delivery and billing

The Individual -

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive VAT experience across multiple sectors with excellent understanding of UK domestic and cross-border transactions
• Land and property VAT knowledge would be particularly advantageous
• Strong grasp of VAT principles with ability to navigate complex liability matters

Client Relationship Skills:

• Exceptional client service standards and strong client handling abilities
• Personable approach with ability to explain complex VAT issues to non-specialists
• Experience dealing with diverse stakeholders including lawyers, land agents, and banks
• Comfortable working with both internal colleagues and external professionals

Leadership & Development:

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for selling services to existing and prospective clients
• Willingness to contribute to thought leadership and speak at industry events
• Motivation to be part of growing and developing our VAT practice

Benefits -

• Hybrid working policy - work from home up to 3 days per week
• 25 days annual leave plus excellent family-friendly policies
• Profit-Sharing Plan eligibility
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Comprehensive flexible benefits package