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.

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.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic indirect tax team that works closely with clients operating across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. This role provides significant exposure to both compliance and advisory work, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their technical expertise and commercial experience.

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

• Minimum of 4-5 years' experience within indirect tax, ideally gained in practice

Strong knowledge of UK VAT legislation and compliance requirements

Previous experience delivering indirect tax advisory work

Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage directly with clients and stakeholders

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach

Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Good IT proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Ambitious individual seeking responsibility, technical development and progression

• Salary: £45,000 - 52,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Midlands-based role with flexible working options
• Exposure to UK and international VAT matters
• Broad mix of compliance and advisory work
• Opportunity to work with owner-managed businesses, SMEs and large corporates
• Direct client interaction and increased responsibility from day one
• Clear progression opportunities within a rapidly growing firm