VAT Assistant Manager or Manager

The VAT Team; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Eager to be part something a bit different? Be part of The VAT Team!

We are on the lookout for the next member to join our growing firm, already working with and trusted by 5 of the top 50 accountancy firms. Are you ready for a new challenge or to take the next step in your VAT career? We have a vacancy at Assistant Manager or Manager level dependent on experience.

We are looking for someone:

• Experienced in delivering high quality technical VAT advice to a multitude of stakeholders, across different sectors.
• Great at independent working and team collaboration.
• Someone who prides themselves on managing their own workload and prioritises to meet deadlines.
• Confident in communicating with multiple stakeholders and providing a professional customer service.
• Organised, flexible and reliable.
• Able to show continuous professional development and the desire to learn.

Job Description

An overview of the role description and responsibilities, with the level suitable to experience.

• The preparation and delivery of VAT advice work, ensuring all technical queries are discussed and resolved with managers during the preparation process.
• Management and administration of the client help desks, responding to quick queries and preparing quotes or responses for sign off. Be aware of the opportunity to broaden the scope of projects, ensuring potential opportunities are discussed with the senior client service team.
• Managing all work within agreed time frame and budget. This includes responsibility for the appropriate presentation of work to clients.
• Use budgetary information to prioritise and plan tasks ahead of schedule, seeking support when appropriate and ensuring the review process is managed.
• Completing all operational and administrative tasks required to ensure effective scheduling, processing and billing of client work, including the use of the client management system.
• Positively contribute to the marketing and business development efforts of the firm.
• Maintaining technical capability, keeping up to date with the latest case law as well as changes in legislation and guidance. Sharing in technical discussion and debate with colleagues.
• Any other duties as agreed with the Head of Client Services and/or Line Manager.