Well broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge.Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.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 youre after a career that will keep you on your toes, well 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, youll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth.Whether its advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, youll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role.BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world.Youll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities.Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, youll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career.Well help you succeed Leading organisations 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 them and building long-lasting relationships.Youll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDOs partners to help businesses effectively.Youll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations.The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firms quality and risk standards are met.The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner.Responsibilities Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis.Ensure the Firms quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firms professional standards are met.Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters.Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience.Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management.To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director.This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients.There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio.Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns.Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders.Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm.Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area.Challenge current practice- driving improvements and championing change.Requirements An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC Demonstrable VAT advisory experience Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions.Youll be able to be yourself; well recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business.Were committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.At BDO, well help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.Were in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDOs core values and were proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, well support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another.At BDO, youll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so weve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices.BDOs people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and well encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences.With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, youll never stop learning at BDO.
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VAT Manager