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.