VAT Assistant Manager

We are recruiting a VAT Assistant Manager to join a growing indirect tax team within a top-40 accountancy practice operating across London and the South of England. Key Responsibilities • Providing technical advice on a range of Indirect Tax matters, supporting your output with legislation, case law and technical analysis • Liaising with clients and colleagues, assisting and advising where necessary • Liaising and negotiating with HMRC on behalf of clients • Planning and managing assignments ensuring these are completed to a high standard and within budget • Providing clients with confidence in their VAT systems by conducting health checks and in-depth reviews of their business tax systems to establish if their VAT is being dealt with thoroughly and accurately • Assisting a wide range of clients (from private individuals to £bn companies) with the practical application of the UK VAT and indirect tax regulations • Providing support to the wider business with demand led VAT queries • Assisting in promoting the VAT advisory service offering both internally and externally • Dealing with HMRC correspondence, telephone calls and enquiries • General support to the VAT team as required Candidate Requirements • Experience of providing VAT advisory services within practice or industry • CTA (VAT) qualified or equivalent preferred. • Strong technical VAT knowledge with proven client advisory experience. • Commercially minded with experience managing projects and developing client relationships. • Confident communicator with strong IT and organisational skills. • Full UK driving licence due to multi-site travel. Employment Details & Benefits • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) with flexible hours around core hours (10am–4pm). Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful