VAT Manager

Overview

You will lead and grow the VAT advisory service within a reputable Bristol practice, delivering expert VAT guidance to a diverse client base. Working with partners, you shape the service line’s strategy while upholding technical excellence and outstanding client service. The role involves complex VAT areas, mentoring juniors, and contributing to business development. This senior position offers influence, progression, and a collaborative, supportive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive remuneration package
• Clear progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Collaborative working environment

Responsibilities

• Provide robust VAT advisory services across a wide range of sectors
• Manage complex technical areas including land and property, partial exemption, cross-border VAT, and HMRC enquiries
• Oversee VAT compliance processes and support clients with registrations, returns, and related obligations
• Identify and deliver value-adding VAT planning opportunities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser
• Support, mentor, and develop junior members of the tax team
• Contribute to business development activities and the preparation of proposals
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of VAT legislation and best practice

Key requirements

• CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (or significant relevant experience)
• Strong background in VAT gained within practice or HMRC
• High level of technical competence and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex matters clearly
• Strong organisational and client-management abilities
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to developing the VAT offering

• Excellent communication
• Client-management
• Mentoring/mentoring juniors
• VAT advisory expertise across sectors
• Land and property VAT
• Partial exemption

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