- Service Management: Take charge of the firm’s VAT services, using technical expertise to enhance business profile and identify tax planning opportunities.
- Process Improvement: Develop internal processes and procedures for VAT work, addressing risk areas and improving VAT compliance consistency.
- Management Support: Provide management support, ensuring effective allocation and supervision of work, and offering regular performance feedback.
- Business Development: Promote the firm externally through business development activities, initiating and attending meetings with clients and referral bodies.
- Strategic Involvement: Actively participate in meetings with Partners, contributing to discussions on marketing, finances, and wider firm strategy.
- Team Development: Contribute to staff development through knowledge sharing and team meetings.
- Portfolio Development: There is scope to develop your own portfolio and potentially progress to Director.
- Experience: Significant VAT/indirect tax experience with a relevant professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or similar).
- Knowledge: Strong technical and commercial understanding of VAT, including European VAT issues and Customs Duty.
- Business Development: Proven ability to introduce new business or expand existing streams through client service and business development activities.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively manage relationships.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills, capable of raising performance and building engagement.
- Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable, committed to the firm’s goals and able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
- Opportunity to lead and expand the VAT service offering.
- Potential pathway to Directorship.
- Work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Engage with a diverse client base and manage significant responsibilities.
To apply for the VAT Manager position, please submit your CV if you are interested in this role.