Our client, a prestigious Top 40 accountancy firm in Central London, is seeking an experienced VAT Manager to join their thriving indirect tax team. This represents an excellent opportunity to join one of London's established professional services firms with a strong reputation for excellence in tax advisory services.
The OpportunityThis VAT Manager position, based in their modern London office, offers the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors while managing a dedicated indirect tax team.
Key Responsibilities- Lead VAT advisory projects for a varied client portfolio ranging from SMEs to large corporations
- Manage and develop a team of indirect tax specialists, providing technical guidance and mentoring
- Handle complex VAT consulting assignments and large-scale advisory projects
- Oversee multiple client VAT compliance processes and returns
- Build and maintain strong client relationships across various sectors
- Contribute to business development initiatives and proposal writing
- Collaborate with other service lines to provide comprehensive client solutions
- Represent the firm at client meetings and technical forums
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA) or equivalent with significant VAT expertise
- Minimum 7+ years of VAT experience, with at least 3 years at a managerial level
- Strong technical background in UK and EU VAT legislation
- Experience in managing client relationships and delivering advisory projects
- Proven ability to lead and develop team members
- Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities
- Strong commercial awareness and business development skills