At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage UK VAT advisory projects and compliance for diverse clients.
- Company: Join Grant Thornton, a global leader in professional services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous benefits package and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Flexible location options with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact by solving complex VAT issues and mentoring others.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years of UK VAT experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
About Us
We are Grant Thornton Ireland, rapidly approaching 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. We support clients to act on the issues that matter.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton, we do things differently. A career in a more inclusive working environment, a collaborative work culture, a supported, flexible working role, and opportunities to help shape the future for your clients await you.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get.
About the Team
Equity, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. We provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues and continue to build and develop our existing ED&I structure and strategy. People are at the heart of our business, and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints that need to be heard and valued.
Reward and benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours.
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking to hire a Manager to join our growing Indirect Tax team, with a particular focus on UK VAT. Based primarily in Belfast (with Dublin considered for the right candidate), this is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of UK VAT advisory and compliance engagements for a diverse client portfolio.
The successful candidate will manage complex UK VAT advisory projects, HMRC compliance and VAT due diligence assignments, while supporting Directors and Partners in delivering exceptional client service. This role is ideal for a technically strong VAT professional who enjoys solving complex client issues, building trusted relationships and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of UK VAT advisory, compliance and due diligence engagements, delivering practical, commercial solutions to clients across a range of sectors.
- Advise clients on complex UK VAT matters, including cross-border transactions, supply chains, place of supply, land and property, partial exemption and sector-specific VAT issues.
- Lead HMRC compliance activities, including VAT returns, Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and correspondence relating to enquiries, rulings and assessments.
- Build strong client relationships, support business development initiatives, and work closely with Directors and Partners to deliver high-quality advisory services.
- Coach, mentor and review the work of junior team members, contributing to the continued growth and success of the Belfast Indirect Tax team.
Skills & Experience
- CTA, ATT, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified, with 5-8 years' UK VAT experience gained in practice or a combination of practice and industry.
- Strong technical expertise in UK VAT, with significant experience delivering advisory projects alongside HMRC compliance and VAT due diligence assignments.
- Proven ability to manage client relationships, communicate complex technical matters clearly, and deliver commercially focused solutions.
- Experience leading multiple engagements, managing competing priorities, and mentoring junior team members within a professional services environment.
- A proactive, collaborative and commercially minded approach, with strong communication skills and the right to work in the UK or Ireland.
Location
The preferred location for this role is Belfast, although we are also open to candidates based elsewhere in the UK who are looking to relocate to Northern Ireland, or exceptional candidates who wish to be based in Dublin.
Manager – UK VAT employer: Grant Thornton Ireland
Grant Thornton Ireland is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of Technology Consulting. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills through meaningful projects and leadership opportunities, all while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
