VAT Manager

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

11/30/2024

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

About The Department

When you become part of our team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We’re simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients.

Our VAT specialists work closely with colleagues across the firm to provide a joined-up service to a diverse range of clients, from middle market businesses to large corporations, combining expertise in accounting, audit and all relevant taxes. As a national VAT practice, we provide the freedom to find the right balance between sector specialism and general advisory, as well as an opportunity to initiate and develop new areas of focus for the team. As a fast-growing faculty, there are significant opportunities for client development and a strong emphasis on delivering and / or overseeing the junior member's delivery of a strong pipeline of varied advisory work. This will include identifying and pursuing opportunities, primarily from within the existing RSM contact base and working with the broader RSM team to bring these opportunities to fruition.

About The Role

Working directly with the VAT Partners and Directors as an integral member of wider team, you will contribute to providing high quality VAT technical advice and solutions to both external and internal clients. This will include identifying and advising on VAT planning opportunities, and undertaking specialist technical assignments as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting part of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards of being at home and in the office on a weekly basis. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking!

Responsibilities:

• Acting as the day-to-day point of contact for clients and always practicing the principles of premium customer service, responding to queries efficiently.
• Providing VAT consultancy services to all clients in relation to indirect taxes to ensure the provision of the best advice.
• Ensuring the assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and carrying out more complex aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm’s procedures whilst keeping the Director fully informed of the status of projects.
• Acting in a supervisory capacity to more junior members of the VAT team, including reviewing work, providing training, supporting development and undertaking regular career conversations.
• Ensuring VAT quality as directed by the Director, and assisting with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firm’s professional standards.
• Maintaining an awareness of the firm’s specialist services and publications to ensure effective client service.
• Developing an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses and an awareness of the firm’s services, brochures and publications.
• Maintaining an awareness and observation of Health and Safety issues within the Firm and reporting any concerns to the Health and Safety Representative.
• Carrying out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by the line manager, Head of Department or any Partner or Director.
  
  
  

About The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated experience of VAT planning and handling VAT enquiries within an Indirect Tax specialist position.
• CTA qualification is highly desirable but not essential.
• High standard of communication, both written and oral.
• Proven experience in client management and being accountable for a busy portfolio.
  
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.