VAT Manager

TPF Recruitment is working with a leading top 20 accountancy firm in London that is looking for an experienced UK VAT Specialist to join their growing team. The firm is part of a global network and is recognised for its high-quality services in audit, tax, advisory, and risk. With a diverse and expanding portfolio of clients across various sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing VAT services and managing client relationships.

About the Role:

The firm’s UK VAT & Customs Duty team has seen consistent growth and success, and they are looking for a VAT Manager to join their London office. This role involves working closely with VAT unit partners and local office partners to provide expert VAT advice to a diverse range of clients, including those in property, construction, retail, manufacturing, and tech & media.

As a senior VAT resource in the office, you will also have line management responsibilities for a pre-manager level VAT specialist and support from a national VAT unit. This position offers the potential for career progression, with the opportunity to move into a director or even partnership role for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide VAT advice on corporate matters across a variety of industries.
  
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, becoming a key advisor to the firm’s portfolio of clients.
  
• Offer technical VAT support to other service lines within the firm, such as outsourced tax and accounting services.
  
• Lead efforts in marketing and business development, helping to raise the profile of the firm’s VAT services both regionally and nationally.
  
• Manage and develop junior staff, with the potential for further recruitment as the VAT business expands.
  

Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Experienced UK VAT generalist with strong technical knowledge of corporate VAT matters.
  
• Proven experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  
• Marketing and business development experience to promote VAT services and the firm's reputation.
  
• Strong people development and leadership skills, including managing junior staff and fostering their growth.
  
• Experience across a diverse portfolio including property, construction, retail, manufacturing, and tech & media would be beneficial.
  

Benefits

Benefits include:

• National health plans, including medical, dental, and vision 1
  
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  
• Life and disability insurance
  
• Accident and hospital confinement coverage
  
• Well-being portal with incentives
  
• Access to behavioural health resources and 24/7 counselling support
  
• Employee assistance and health advocacy program
  
• Inclusive fertility and family-building benefits
  
• Domestic partner benefits
  

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, growing firm that values its people and offers career development opportunities, apply now to join this top 20 firm in London.

Please contact Luke Harrison on 020 3744 6633, Luke @TPFrecruitment.com or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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