VAT Manager

The Role:

What You’ll Be Doing

As a VAT Manager, you will be a confident and technically strong VAT specialist with proven VAT advisory experience gained within an accountancy or tax practice
. You will support clients across a range of industries, manage advisory projects, liaise with HMRC, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the VAT function.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver VAT advisory services to clients across regional, national, and international markets
• Provide technical VAT advice on complex and non-routine matters
• Maintain and update VAT procedures and technical documentation
• Represent clients during HMRC VAT inspections and enquiries
• Conduct VAT health checks and other advisory projects
• Support VAT service marketing and business development activities
• Manage VAT project work, including fee agreements and billing
• Provide VAT guidance to colleagues and keep clients informed of legislative and regulatory changes
• Research and resolve complex VAT technical issues
• Mentor and support junior team members, depending on experience

• Proven VAT experience gained within an accountancy or tax practice
• Demonstrable VAT advisory experience
  , including complex technical work
• A motivated professional with a strong desire for career development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Strong IT skills, including experience with accounting and tax software
• Extensive technical VAT knowledge, gained in practice and/or HMRC
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, and/or CTA

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role based onsite in Droitwich
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear and genuine career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and complex VAT advisory matters
• A firm that values internal development and invests in its people