VAT Compliance Assistant Manager

We are currently looking for an VAT Compliance Assistant Manager to join an exciting service line, with excellent client service skills and a love of UK VAT particularly cross-border transactions and overseas traders. This role will be based from our London office.

You will be joining the Outsourcing team within a full-service firm, servicing a diverse range of international and UK clients.

This management role in a growing area of the business will take ownership of a portfolio of clients and share responsibility of the management of a strong team of financial outsourcing professionals. They will have a focus on VAT Compliance, working with a range of UK VAT registered businesses based in the UK and overseas.

Why Menzies?

At Menzies, our culture is our cornerstone. We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients. With 700 colleagues in the UK, we’ve built a culture based on shared values and mutual respect. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• People First: Our work-life balance isn’t just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you.
• Work with Inspiring Clients: From multinational groups to large corporates across diverse industries, no two days are the same.
• Collaborate Across Borders: Working with our network HLB International to be  part of a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing and supporting businesses with global ambitions. 
• Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value. 
• Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of the team members servicing the Manager’s portfolio of clients, ensuring all output is accurate and consistent whilst creating a positive and enjoyable working environment.
• Responsibility of a portfolio of clients with varying sizes and requirements, ranging from VAT return preparation through to management accounts and advisory work offering a more bespoke service when requested by the clients.
• A focus on clients facing cross-border VAT matters, including import VAT, PIVA and cross-border trading of goods and services.
• Supporting the Outsourcing Partners and Directors to implement the firm’s vision for servicing clients and managing the team, helping with the department’s cloud-based approach for client working.
• Managing tight deadlines and client expectations, requiring a highly organised and pragmatic approach.
• Cascade client visions and requirements to the team to deliver against high expectations whilst maintaining accuracy. This must be carried out at the same time as meeting financial budgets and internal targets.
• Internal relationship building across all departments within Menzies in order for the company to deliver a joined-up service for the clients from the outsourcing services, through to statutory accounts, tax planning and any other relevant areas.

The Person:

The successful candidate will relevant and current Outsourcing experience / Financial Controller level experience if in industry. They will have knowledge of producing Management Accounts and commentary for business owners; and also managing a team and handling the day-to-day issues involved

Required skills & Experience:

• ACA or ACCA Qualified preferable.
• Excellent working knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems
• Experience in designing and implementing financial systems and controls, useful not compulsory.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Adaptable to varying client needs.
• Effective client relationship builder
• Strong commercial business acumen
• Extensive knowledge of UK VAT system and cross-border trade
• Demonstrates Best Practice approach to all tasks and assignments.

Why Join Us?

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

To find out more about our benefits please read here

About Menzies

We’re a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm with a passion for supporting businesses across the globe. Our #BrighterThinking approach combines finance expertise with strategic commercial insights, helping our clients thrive in an ever-changing world.

Join a firm that’s as ambitious as the businesses we support. Bring your expertise to Menzies and help us deliver brighter thinking, every day.

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When we require external assistance with our vacancies, we will reach out to our PSL supply chain. Please be aware that we operate a very strict PSL policy with close relationships with our suppliers and cannot respond to agencies outside of the PSL. Please do not contact individual hiring managers.

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