VAT Assistant Manager in Stoke on Trent

As a VAT Assistant Manager, you'll oversee VAT compliance and advisory work, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in client services. Your role will help the tax department run smoothly by managing tasks and supporting the delivery of professional services.

• Provide expert VAT advisory services to clients across a wide range of industries, ensuring compliance with VAT regulations and identifying opportunities for tax efficiencies.
• Support internal teams by offering VAT advice on various matters and client-specific VAT queries.
• Advise clients on the VAT implications of complex real estate transactions, such as options to tax, TOGCs, and the Capital Goods Scheme.
• Liaise with external authorities, including HMRC, to resolve technical VAT issues for clients.
• Monitor and interpret changes in VAT legislation, case law, and HMRC guidance, advising clients and internal stakeholders on the potential impact.
• Provide practical VAT solutions and recommendations to help clients streamline processes, improve VAT compliance, and mitigate risks.
• Assist with the delivery of VAT training to internal teams, enhancing their understanding of VAT issues and best practices.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with key internal stakeholders and clients, becoming a trusted advisor for all VAT-related matters.
• Prepare VAT advisory reports for clients, ensuring complex issues are communicated in a clear and actionable way.

• Develop your career within a growing business
• Competitive salary

A successful VAT Assistant Manager should have:

• Have strong knowledge of VAT legislation, case law, and VAT compliance requirements.
• Be based locally out of one of our offices across the Northwest, Midlands or Yorkshire.
• Have previous experience in VAT advisory roles, ideally within an accountancy practice or consultancy setting.
• Be an excellent communicator, with the ability to convey complex VAT matters to non-tax professionals.
• Have strong analytical skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Have relevant qualifications (ATT, part-qualified CTA, or equivalent) are preferred but not essential.
• Be detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
• Be client-focused with the ability to build relationships and provide high-quality service.
• Be a team player with the ability to collaborate across multiple offices.