VAT Manager

About the role

This Indirect Tax team is market leading, providing advisory, operational and compliance services to the largest and most important clients in the industry.

They advise across all aspects of indirect tax, with specialists in VAT, customs, excise, stamp taxes and environmental taxes. This team is fueled by curious minds who work together to provide innovative solutions to navigate challenges, both locally and globally.

As part of the team you'll continue to build your tax technical skills as you work with a variety of clients across all business sectors, whilst at the same time have the opportunity to develop your operational consulting and technology skills as you support clients in how they deal with the day to day practicalities of meeting the requirements of an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape.

As part of the team, you will experience unparalleled opportunities to develop your career, build your skills and experience working on complex and challenging assignments. You will work as an integral part of a team of problem solvers, helping our clients tackle their complex issues from strategy to execution.

What your days will look like:

* Building relationships with their clients and other internal (UK and global network) teams
* Working alongside others in the Indirect Tax team and other teams to win new clients and work
* Providing innovative solutions and advice aligned to our clients' commercial needs
* Delivery of the highest quality advice to clients
* Managing and helping to develop others in the team
* Working in multidisciplinary Indirect Tax teams (e.g. with customs, legal and systems specialists)
* Keeping up to date with indirect tax legislation and practical changes Supporting the creation of and working with cutting edge technology to solve client problems
* The opportunity to work with senior leaders in our indirect tax practice, who will invest in your development and provide you with access to business mentors to help maximise your potential

The skills and experience we're looking for:

* Excellent VAT technical and analytical skills
* Good communication skills, written and oral
* A commitment to team working
* A commitment to delivering excellent client service
* Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
* Ability to apply good judgement, consult appropriately and manage risks
* Good self-organisational skills
* Resilience and ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to work flexibly and through virtual networks
* Ability to manage and support junior staff
* A strong interest and understanding of the benefits of technology and innovation
* Ambition and a strong desire to succeed

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