Hybrid VAT Manager

at Kreston Reeves

• Job title: VAT Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sussex, United Kingdom

About the role

• VAT Manager providing advisory services across various sectors at Kreston Reeves. Collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality VAT advice and support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality VAT advisory services across a diverse client base – this is not a compliance-focused role.
• Building and managing strong relationships with both clients and internal teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, including managing a VAT Senior based in London.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to provide holistic advice and service delivery.
• Leading and contributing to VAT-related projects, including cross-sector and cross-service initiatives.
• Identifying new opportunities within existing client relationships and playing an active role in business development.
• Contributing to sector-focused plans to support the strategic growth of the VAT service line.

Requirements

• A few years’ experience in VAT advisory is essential, gained in a professional services environment, but can include industry experience.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to communicate VAT advice simply.
• A proactive, self-sufficient approach to managing your workload and delivering for clients.
• Confidence in mentoring and developing junior team members.
• A commercial mindset with experience in identifying and delivering new opportunities for growth.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative working style.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
• Leave – 25.5 (manager) or 27.5 (senior manager) days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan