Job Title: VAT ManagerLocation: City of London - 3 days in office, 2 days from home Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience) + benefits! The Role: I'm on the hunt for an experienced VAT Manager who thrives in a people-focused environment and sees challenges as opportunities for growth. Within this team, you'll work alongside passionate professionals who care about making a difference Your role in VAT will be far more than policies and procedures; it's about creating an inspiring workplace culture, fostering individual growth, and implementing strategic initiatives that drive meaningful, lasting impact across our team.What I'm Looking For:The ability to provide high quality, practical, commercial advice on complex VAT and other indirect tax issues to a wide range of clients including owner managed businesses, listed businesses and multinational companiesBeing able to identify opportunities for VAT services and promote them with both colleagues and clients, linking in with carrying out business development initiatives for existing and new clients.Develop relationships with intermediaries and other relevant external parties is crucial in this role.The ability to write articles for newsletters and press releases would be beneficial.Managing VAT projects to ensure efficient and effective delivery to deadlines and within budget, as well as managing HMRC enquiries, assisting with ADRs, preparing cases for First-tier Tribunal.Dealing with all VAT and indirect tax aspects of company acquisitions and disposals, as well as delivering internal and client presentations.Keeping up to date with technical developments and providing updates to clients and colleagues.Supporting junior team members whilst delegating and reviewing their work, being able to highlight and feedback areas for improvement in a constructive manner. This is in addition to the general management of the team including people management, appraisals, billing etc.Benefits: Flexibility of core hours from 10am - 2pm and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.33 days holiday inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potentialEmployee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.And lot's more!