VAT Assistant Manager / Manager

Overview Join to apply for the VAT Manager role at BDO UK . BDO UK Manchester, England, United Kingdom We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons. Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge.

Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team.

If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth.

Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BD O supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals.

Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed. Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice.

That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.

Responsibilities Experience of providing VAT services to a wide range of clients including household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses. UK VAT experience/knowledge is essential - however, a significant amount of work will involve working with the BDO International network to advise clients on global VAT issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients and the development of targets in order to ensure continued growth of the business, including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Experience of end to end project delivery, ensuring assignments are completed on time and within agreed budgets.

An understanding of quality control procedures and risk management. People Management experience. Ability to participate in new bids / proposals.

Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in the area of VAT Qualifications and requirements Relevant VAT experience and UK VAT knowledge are essential, with ability to work with the BDO International network for global VAT issues. Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients, meet targets, and oversee budgets.

Strong communication, collaboration, and opportunity-driven mindset. Senioriy and Employment details Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Accounting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BDO UK by 2x We’re in it together. Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.

At BDO, you’ll have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We’re looking forward to the future and the role this position plays in helping entrepreneurial businesses succeed. #J-18808-Ljbffr