Assistant VAT Manager
Moore and Smalley- Preston
Full time (35 hours per week)
Competitive salary (dependent on skills and experience)
Benefits package (after qualifying period)  

Providing practical advice on VAT issues in plain English to a range of clients, from sole traders to corporates, and across a wide range of industry sectors, the purpose of this role is:  

• To support the VAT Managers in the provision of VAT planning advice 
• To attend HMRC site visits, deal with HMRC correspondence, assessments, surcharges, VAT registrations etc. and attend 
• VAT inspections 
• To provide internal support for VAT queries from staff 
• To assist in the smooth running of the VAT team    

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with the ability to organise and prioritise work, and meet deadlines. Flexibility to travel to client premises and the firm’s offices in both Lancashire and Cumbria is essential in this role. The successful candidate will ideally have:  

• Experience of dealing with VAT across a wide range of industry sectors and types of business, from small companies to larger corporates 
• Experience of the charity and not for profit sector 
• Knowledge of VAT on property, cross border issues an penalty system 
• The ability to write clear, concise and positive letters and emails 
• The ability to give clear verbal advice to non VAT specialists 
• The ability to manage own work, meet deadlines and keep up to date job control schedules, juggling numerous tasks at any one time.     

To be considered for this role, you must be a team player who is able to quickly establish rapport with colleagues and clients, interpret their needs and develop ongoing business relationships.  

We are looking to recruit a candidate as soon as possible and will make an appointment as soon as a suitable candidate is found.