Tax Manager

Tax Manager Job Vacancy

Are you an accountant with specialist skills in VAT looking for a market beating salary, hybrid working, and a clear path to progression?

If so, this Tax Manager job in Birmingham could be the right opportunity for you.

If you have a VAT focused tax skillset, your skills are in demand. This Tax Manager job in Birmingham is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced tax professional to hit the ground running as a manager of the VAT department of a busy firm with a contemporary and fresh approach to providing accountancy services.

We want to hear from you if you’re keen to make a real mark at a highly regarded accountancy practice, motivating a small team and driving the department’s strategic direction.

• Do you excel at building trusted relationships in a client facing role?
• Can you deliver an enhanced VAT skillset as an integral team member?
• Are you career-minded and motivated by a clear path to progression?

You’ll be CTA and or AAT qualified or QBE with demonstrable VAT experience in practice. You’ll have a natural talent for inspiring those around you, as well as sound commercial understanding. With a proactive approach to problem solving, you’ll drive forward the corporate and personal tax teams.

Want to know more? Contact us in confidence today to take a step towards your new Tax role.

Job Purpose

• Manage the VAT provision, overseeing and motivating a small team.
• Work closely with a varied client portfolio, ensuring client VAT expectations and deadlines are being met.
• Lead client liaison on all matters of VAT including regular meetings, building trusted and long-lasting relationships.
• Manage workflow for the team including VAT registrations, planning, compliance and regulations.
• Review efficiencies and recommend new processes to improve workflow.
• Maintain professional knowledge in line with changes to VAT legislation.
• Advise clients on all matters of VAT.
• Departmental billing.
• Confidently network and scope for potential growth of the VAT department.
• Review the work of junior team members, providing supportive mentorship.
• Work closely with senior team members, providing support as needed.
• Set an example to the team as a natural leader.

About The Employer

This Tax Manager job is based within a leading firm of accountants in the West Midlands. The experienced team provides an all-encompassing suite of financial services from a range of offices in the Birmingham area and there is flexibility in this role to work across any of the offices.

This firm offers the entire range of finance and business support services to their loyal and growing client base and as such, departments need to seamlessly linked to offer a joined up level of service.

Looking for a like-minded professional, this firm offers great professional development opportunities and fosters a supportive working environment that nurtures talent and motivates progression.

What’s On Offer

• £55,000 to £70,000 pa.
• Full-time, permanent role.
• Pension contribution.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase more.
• Flexible working.
• Life assurance.
• A supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to lead a team towards its goals.
• Professional development opportunities.

The Successful Applicant

• CTA and or ATT qualified or qualified by significant VAT experience in practice.
• Previous experience mentoring junior staff.
• Previous experience building trusted relationships within a client facing role.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge.
• Strong leadership skills with a natural ability to inspire those around you.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and sound organisation skills.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Birmingham and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.