VAT Director

VAT Director Job Vacancy

Are you a highly experienced accountant working at or above manager level with a specialist interest and skillset in the provision of VAT advice and compliance services?

Are you ready to start working with at Director level with one of the most respected firms of accountants in Dartmouth?

Are you CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified with significant practice experience and a desire to lead a cohesive and productive team at an enhanced level?

If so, this VAT Director level could the perfect next step as you approach the peak of your career and we’d be delighted to offer you a confidential call to discuss it in more detail.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent advisory and communication skills, and you’ll need to always promote and strive for customer service excellence. You’ll also be a self-starter who is motivated to see projects through to completion in a timely manner and you’ll be able to inspire the junior team and impress the Partners with your innovative attitude and commercial business acumen.

Job Purpose

• Oversee the strategic and operational provision of VAT services and support clients to minimise VAT liabilities, support with compliance issues and give tax planning advice.
• Monitor the VAT workflow for an extensive client base.
• Provide expert knowledge for clients, advising on both reactive and proactive actions.
• Communicate VAT laws in an easy-to-understand way for clients, providing clear strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, confidently representing the firm to a high standard.
• Confidently work with the Partners to attract new business opportunities to grow the firm’s VAT client portfolio, including networking events.
• Scope potential risks and develop actionable solutions.

About the Firm

This leading regional accountancy firm is growing at pace and has a proactive approach to providing tailored expert advice to an impressive client portfolio.

Lead by strong team values, this firm is looking for a likeminded professional who will be a key member of the tax team.

Recognised as a reputable firm, the right candidate will benefit from working with a knowledgeable and experienced team that strives to go above and beyond client expectations.

What’s on offer?

• £80,000 - £120,000, dependent on experience
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Private medical care.
• Life assurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• A vibrant approach towards making work a fun place to be

What we’re looking for

• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent.
• A good understanding of VAT issues, and knowledge of ROW matters.
• At least two years of accountancy practice experience.
• Technically minded with a strong attention to detail.
• Team player who can communicate across many disciplines, for both staff and clients.
• Ability to manage resource and constructively support the team to ensure deadlines are met.
• Good working under pressure with the ability to remain focused on meeting tight deadlines.

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 Dartmouth and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.