Full job descriptionAs a VAT Assistant Manager in Gatwick, you’ll play a key role in helping navigate complex VAT regulations while supporting the accounting and finance team. Your day-to-day will involve providing expert advice, managing compliance tasks, and ensuring the smooth running of VAT-related processes.
Client Details
Our client is a top 10 accountancy firm based in Gatwick.
Description
*Take ownership of the firm’s VAT and PSA compliance processes, including the preparation, submission and settlement of returns.
*Manage VAT and PSA reconciliations, ensuring compliance activities are accurately reviewed, authorised and documented.
*Act as the primary point of contact for VAT and PSA queries, delivering training and guidance to colleagues across the business.
*Maintain compliance with changing tax legislation, updating internal processes, controls, guidance and training materials as required.
*Support HMRC enquiries, audits, SAO reviews and wider tax governance activities, identifying and escalating compliance risks where appropriate.
*Provide specialist tax support on complex matters, including relocation and secondment expense reviews, while promoting responsible tax practices aligned to the firm’s tax strategy.
Profile
A successful VAT Assistant Manager should have:


*ATT or CTA qualified.
*Strong technical knowledge & experience of VAT compliance.
*Experience in a professional services environment.
*Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
*Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.


Job Offer
*Salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
*Permanent position within a professional services organisation.
*Access to a range of benefits (details available upon request).
*Hybrid working.