VAT Assistant Manager

This is a great opportunity to join a respected Indirect Tax team within a Top 10 UK accountancy practice. The role is advisory-focused and offers the chance to build strong technical VAT experience while working closely with Managers, Senior Managers and Partners on a wide range of client matters.

You'll support the delivery of VAT advisory projects across a diverse client base, gaining exposure to complex issues and developing your commercial understanding in a supportive team environment.

The role

• Support the delivery of VAT advisory work across a varied portfolio of clients.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT advice, reports and technical analysis, applying legislation and case law.
• Work as part of wider engagement teams, contributing to projects from scoping through to delivery.
• Act as a day-to-day contact for clients on specific pieces of work, under supervision.
• Analyse data and assist with drafting clear, practical client deliverables.
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide feedback as appropriate.
• Work closely with Managers and Senior Managers to develop your technical and advisory skills.

About you

• Experience in VAT / Indirect Tax, gained in practice, advisory or in-house.
• Exposure to VAT advisory work and a good grounding in UK VAT legislation.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence explaining VAT issues.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from senior colleagues.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in VAT advisory.

Locations

Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Crawley, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Reading or Sheffield.

This role offers an excellent step up for someone looking to broaden their VAT advisory experience and progress toward Manager level within a supportive and well-established tax team.