VAT Manager

Would you be looking to join a specialist VAT team in a role focused on advisory work, client ownership and practice development. Our client is a highly regarded and award-winning accountancy and tax advisory firm with a strong reputation for supporting entrepreneurial, fast-growing and complex businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for a VAT professional to join an established team, delivering predominantly advisory work with clients while playing a visible role in client relationships and business development. Responsibilities: As a VAT Manager, you will… • Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality VAT advisory support. • Respond to ad hoc VAT queries from clients, Partners and colleagues across the wider business. • Carry out VAT reviews, due diligence work and other consultancy projects independently. • Review advice and calculations prepared by junior team members and liaise with HMRC where needed. Requirements: As a VAT Manager, you will need… • Strong VAT advisory experience • Previous experience within a Practice environment, with confidence working directly with clients. • The ability to manage your own workload independently while contributing to a wider team. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly in writing and verbally. Benefits: As a VAT Manager, you will get… • The opportunity to join a respected firm with an established and specialist VAT offering. • A role with a strong advisory focus and exposure to technically interesting work. • The chance to build client relationships and contribute to wider practice growth. • A collaborative environment with strong support from senior colleagues and clear progression potential. • A competitive salary and benefits package within a high-performing and people-focused firm. If you are a VAT professional looking for a role with more advisory exposure, stronger client ownership and the opportunity to specialise further within Financial Services, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.