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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced VAT and Indirect Tax professional to join a growing independent tax advisory firm in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established and expanding specialist team, working on a broad range of technically interesting VAT advisory and compliance assignments for clients across multiple sectors. The firm is open to candidates at Assistant Manager or Manager level, depending on experience, and offers an excellent platform for someone looking to develop their technical expertise and progress within a specialist advisory environment.
- Deliver VAT advisory and compliance services to a varied portfolio of clients across different industries.
- Provide technical advice on complex VAT matters, identifying risks, opportunities and commercially practical solutions.
- Support transaction-related VAT assignments, including acquisitions, disposals, tax due diligence, restructuring and refinancing.
- Advise on property-related VAT matters, including commercial and residential property transactions, options to tax and VAT recovery.
- Assist clients with partial exemption calculations, methodologies, input tax recovery and Capital Goods Scheme considerations.
- Provide advice on cross-border VAT, international supply chains, imports and VAT registration requirements.
- Prepare and review technical reports, advisory letters and supporting documentation.
- Liaise directly with clients, HMRC and other professional advisers, explaining technical matters clearly and practically.
- Work alongside other tax specialists on complex assignments requiring input from multiple service lines.
- Support the development of junior colleagues and contribute to business development activities where appropriate.
- CTA, ACA, ACCA, ATT or equivalent professional qualification.
- Previous experience in VAT or indirect tax advisory and/or compliance, gained within accountancy practice, HMRC or industry.
- Strong understanding of UK VAT legislation and its practical application.
- Experience providing technical VAT advice and managing relationships with clients or internal stakeholders.
- Exposure to areas such as property VAT, partial exemption, corporate transactions or international VAT would be advantageous.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters in a clear and commercial manner.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
- A proactive approach, strong commercial awareness and an interest in developing specialist VAT advisory expertise.
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£70,000 depending on experience. xgikmsk
- Hybrid working, with a combination of home and office-based working.
- Opportunity to participate in a staf Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
