VAT Manager

2 weeks ago

Bristol BS, United Kingdom S&W Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We're seeking a talented individual to join our national VAT tax team which is responsible for providing VAT compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients.

The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients and managing more junior members of staff as necessary. You will also provide assistance to Directors/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and you will actively be involved in and identify special assignments and advisory projects.

As VAT Manager your responsibilities will include among others

  • Acting as trusted adviser and engaging with clients to identify VAT issues
  • Managing a portfolio of advisory and compliance cases
  • Giving exceptional client service, taking the lead in managing and developing certain client relationships whilst identifying opportunities on client portfolio
  • Ensuring compliance procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance
  • Assisting junior staff with on the job training and working collaboratively with team and wider colleagues to ensure a joined up approach

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have

  • Significant VAT experience gained within the profession and or industry
  • Technically capable tax adviser who is able to assist in complex client work
  • Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients
  • Appetite to develop business development skills to assist with the growth of the business

Desirable skills

  • Client focus - ability to deliver consistently excellent client service
  • Commercial awareness - delivers value to client and team profitability
  • Problem solving - positive attitude to solving problems and delivering outcomes
  • Enthusiastic and keen business developer

Qualifications

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or tax advisor (CTA)

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

  • Competitive salary
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Pension contribution
  • Hybrid working model (role dependent)
  • Generous holiday package
  • Option to purchase additional holiday
  • Shared parental leave
  • Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

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