VAT Assistant Manager

As a VAT Assistant Manager in Gatwick, you'll play a key role in helping navigate complex VAT regulations while supporting the accounting and finance team. Your day-to-day will involve providing expert advice, managing compliance tasks, and ensuring the smooth running of VAT-related processes.

Client Details

Our client is a top 10 accountancy firm based in Gatwick.

Description

• Take ownership of the firm's VAT and PSA compliance processes, including the preparation, submission and settlement of returns.
• Manage VAT and PSA reconciliations, ensuring compliance activities are accurately reviewed, authorised and documented.
• Act as the primary point of contact for VAT and PSA queries, delivering training and guidance to colleagues across the business.
• Maintain compliance with changing tax legislation, updating internal processes, controls, guidance and training materials as required.
• Support HMRC enquiries, audits, SAO reviews and wider tax governance activities, identifying and escalating compliance risks where appropriate.
• Provide specialist tax support on complex matters, including relocation and secondment expense reviews, while promoting responsible tax practices aligned to the firm's tax strategy.

Profile

A successful VAT Assistant Manager should have:

• ATT or CTA qualified.
• Strong technical knowledge & experience of VAT compliance.
• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position within a professional services organisation.
• Access to a range of benefits (details available upon request).
• Hybrid working.