Indirect Tax Manager - Ambition Europe Limited : Job Details

A Top 10 Accountancy Practice are seeking a Manager to join their growing department. This client-focused role requires excellent technical skills and the ability to explain complex VAT information to non-experts. They are looking for a generalist with experience in NFP, REC, Corporate Finance, Media, and international sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide VAT advisory services, occasionally supporting compliance functions.
• Review VAT returns and assumptions prepared by compliance specialists.
• Manage a client portfolio, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Work on a variety of VAT issues, with a focus on property and NFP sectors.
• Collaborate with VAT Managers/Directors on advisory and consultancy projects.
• Take ownership of smaller projects and work independently with clients.
• Handle internal questions and referrals, managing internal clients effectively.
• Research technical points and suggest tax planning ideas.
• Interact with HMRC and understand departmental procedures.
• Maintain broad technical skills and manage risk.
• Understand budgets and billing; experience in sales is beneficial.

Skills & Expertise:

• Manage client VAT relationships across various industries.
• Advise on international services and property issues.
• Review contracts and provide VAT advice.
• Handle HMRC issues, from registrations to disputes.
• Assist senior team members on complex projects.
• Develop partial exemption methods and business apportionments.
• Conduct VAT reviews and inspections.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, and manage VAT registrations/de-registrations.
• Foster internal relations and prepare marketing materials.
• Attend client gatherings, seminars, and social activities to build relationships.

About the Firm: The firm is a multi-disciplinary advisory, tax, and audit firm helping clients realise their ambitions. Their teams deliver quality results locally, nationally, and globally through their network. They value respect, collaboration, and active listening, promoting positive change for the future.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + 3 days at Christmas
• Option to buy/sell additional days
• Hybrid working
• Life cover, critical illness cover, income protection
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Loyalty, employee & client referral awards
• Professional subscriptions
• Biannual salary reviews
• Community volunteer scheme & fundraising matching
• Perkbox, eye tests, cycle to work

Flexible Benefits:

• Interest-free loans for health assessments, dental, gym memberships, cancer screening, genetic wellness tests, electronics, office furniture, cycle & pet insurance, will writing

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to:

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