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Vat Assistant Manager

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Sumer Law

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United Kingdom , Crawley

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a VAT Assistant Manager who looks beyond compliance. In this role, you’ll work closely with ambitious clients to solve complex VAT challenges and add genuine value to their businesses. If you’re passionate about growing your career within VAT, having client conversations that matter, and the opportunity to grow your advisory skill set in a supportive, forward-thinking firm, this could be the role that takes your VAT career to the next level.

Job Responsibility:

  • Take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, preparing and reviewing complex VAT returns and annual adjustments, including partial exemption and business/non-business apportionments
  • Support clients with voluntary disclosures and represent them during VAT visits and inspections
  • Advise on VAT liability queries such as place of supply services, reviewing contracts
  • Support clients with property-related VAT matters such as new builds, capital goods scheme, option to tax, and property transactions
  • Help design effective VAT recovery methods, advise on structuring and intercompany arrangements, and act as a trusted point of contact for ad hoc VAT queries
  • Liaise directly with HMRC during routine inspections and audits
  • Contribute to the technical strength of the VAT team by keeping up to date with legislative developments, sharing knowledge through publications, seminars and client training, and supporting the wider firm with VAT insight
  • Play an active role in business development, identifying new advisory opportunities, managing VAT-only clients, collaborating with colleagues across the firm, spotting cross-selling opportunities, preparing project quotes, and building strong relationships with clients and their professional advisors.

Requirements:

  • ATT or AAT qualified as a minimum or qualified by experience
  • Comfortable providing advice on complex issues to people who do not have the same level of knowledge or understanding of VAT
  • Strong technical skills within VAT and compliance, with high attention to detail demonstrated
  • Proven experience to a broad range of UK taxes including VAT
  • Proficient IT skills including use of software and Microsoft Office
  • Experience in dealing directly with client queries, being able to provide resolutions in a concise and timely manner, always ensuring an excellent client service is delivered.

Nice to have:

  • CTA qualified or working towards this qualification is desirable
  • Existing knowledge of VAT gained in a generalist environment.
What we offer:
  • 25 days holiday, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Working in a relaxed, friendly, modern environment
  • Agile working hours in a hybrid environment
  • Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours
  • Opportunity to join our Cash Plan scheme
  • Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub which offers discounts for online and high street shops
  • Relaxed dress code policy.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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