Overview
In this VAT Manager role you will oversee a varied client portfolio, delivering specialist VAT advice and managing engagements to time and budget. You will work closely with Partners and colleagues to identify planning opportunities and nurture client relationships, contributing to the growth of the regional VAT offering. The position blends technical execution with business development and people mentorship in a growing national practice.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- 27 days' annual leave
- employee healthcare
- wellbeing benefits
- electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- extensive learning and development (300+ courses)
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of VAT clients and oversee delivery of VAT services
- Review and prepare VAT returns for accuracy and compliance
- Identify VAT planning opportunities and provide specialist technical advice
- Lead complex indirect tax assignments and advisory projects
- Be the main point of contact for client VAT queries and build long-term relationships
- Ensure VAT work is delivered to a high standard within budgets
- Collaborate with Partners, Directors and senior stakeholders
- Support proposals and identify new business opportunities
- Participate in client meetings and develop prospective client relationships
- Collaborate with other service lines for cross-selling and growth
- Provide mentorship and development to junior team members
- Maintain and develop VAT knowledge through ongoing professional development
Key requirements
- Proven VAT or indirect tax experience, ideally in an accountancy or professional services environment
- CTA or ATII qualification, or equivalent, preferably with ACA or ACCA
- Strong technical VAT knowledge on legislation, compliance and advisory work
- Experience managing a client portfolio and independent relationship handling
- Experience delivering multiple assignments to high quality and budget
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
- Commercial mindset with interest in business development
- Ability to collaborate across service lines
- communication
- stakeholder management
- collaboration
- VAT legislation expertise
- indirect tax advisory
- VAT compliance and returns
VAT Manager employer: Search Consultancy
Search Consultancy is an excellent employer, offering competitive hourly rates and weekly pay for the Finishing Groundworker role in Cheadle. Our work culture prioritises safety and collaboration, ensuring that employees thrive in a supportive environment while contributing to high-quality projects. With ongoing work opportunities and a commitment to employee growth, we provide a rewarding experience for those looking to advance their careers in construction.
