VAT Compliance Specialist in London

The Fiscal Solutions team comprises over 25 indirect tax compliance specialists with expertise across a wide range of international jurisdictions. We currently provide VAT return filing and supplementary reporting services in 39 countries. Senior team members play a key role in shaping service delivery, maintaining technical standards, and supporting the development of junior colleagues, while acting as trusted advisors to clients navigating complex cross‐border VAT requirements.

The VAT Compliance Specialist provides essential support to the Fiscal Solutions team, ensuring that cross‐border VAT returns for a designated portfolio of clients are accurately prepared, processed, and filed in accordance with local statutory deadlines.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage a portfolio and liaise directly with clients as required.
• Act as the main point of contact for designated clients and overseas agents.
• Obtain all relevant documentation from clients ahead of submission deadlines.
• Prepare and/or review VAT workings and analyse financial data, including reviewing invoices and import documentation to ensure compliance.
• Calculate VAT liabilities for each filing period and advise clients of any VAT payable or refundable amounts arising from VAT returns.
• Submit documentation to, and liaise directly with, overseas tax authorities.
• Manage deadlines and contractual scope to ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Update the work tracker daily to ensure management has accurate and up‐to‐date information.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, agents, tax authorities, and other suppliers.
• Draft client communications, including responses to queries and requests for data clarification.
• Complete work allocated by senior team members in line with agreed work plans and schedules.
• Support Client Managers with ad hoc requests.
• Contribute to internal projects and support the wider team.
• Maintain and develop VAT technical knowledge.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a client‐facing environment.
• Prior experience of International VAT (UK / EU).
• Ability to liaise effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and solve problems.
• A fast learner with a proactive approach to development.
• Competent use of the MS Office suite, with intermediate skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proficiency in a second European language (desirable).

What You'll Bring

• Strong team player who is organised, flexible and able to work well under pressure.
• Approachable and act with integrity, professionalism, and honesty at all times.
• Willingness to learn and develop a career in VAT compliance.
• Demonstrate sound ethical judgement.
• Demonstrate adaptability and an ability to understand and respond to different client needs and perspectives.
• Self‐motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Embrace learning and development and contribute to a culture where asking for help, sharing knowledge, and honest self‐reflection are encouraged.

Why Buzzacott?

We're big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections — with clients and colleagues alike. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients.