VAT, Assistant Manager

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom S&W Full time £50,000 - £100,000 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 VAT Tax Team in London, which is responsible for providing VAT compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients.

You will also provide assistance to Managers/Directors/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group. You will be involved in special assignments and advisory projects on an ad hoc basis.

As an Assistant Manager your responsibilities will include among others

  • Client work - Undertaking "ad-hoc" consultancy work and working on a portfolio of complex cases, both advisory and compliance
  • Client Service- Giving exceptional client service and be responsible for maintaining regular contact with client team
  • Compliance - Ensuring procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance where relevant and ensuring department KPIs are met around billing and recovery targets
  • Personal Development (Technical & Other) – Attending internal/ external seminars and courses and developing awareness/interest in what other parts of the firm can do to encourage cross-referrals
  • Practice Development - Assisting Partners/Directors on marketing activities/approaches to build client base

Qualifications
Skills and Experience

  • Significant VAT experience gained within the profession or industry
  • Technically capable tax adviser who is able to assist in complex client work Required
  • Demonstrable experience of managing people Required
  • Appetite to grow business development skills Required
  • Strong IT skills Required

Professional Qualifications And Education

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

Additional Information

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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