Hybrid VAT Assistant Manager

at Sumer

• Job title: VAT Assistant Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Crawley, United Kingdom

About the role

• VAT Assistant Manager at Carpenter Box specializing in complex VAT issues and advisory. Working closely with clients to provide effective VAT solutions in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you’ll take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, preparing and reviewing complex VAT returns and annual adjustments, including partial exemption and business/non-business apportionments.
• You’ll also support clients with voluntary disclosures and represent them during VAT visits and inspections.
• Advisory work is at the heart of the role. You’ll advise on VAT liability queries such as place of supply services, reviewing contracts, and support clients with property-related VAT matters such as new builds, capital goods scheme, option to tax, and property transactions.
• You’ll 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.
• You’ll also liaise directly with HMRC during routine inspections and audits.
• Alongside client work, you’ll 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.
• You’ll also 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. Being CTA qualified or working towards this qualification is desirable.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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