VAT MANAGER - BDO

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for a portfolio comprising a wide range of clients
 A wide client base already exists but will also be required to help grow this and support senior staff in developing new business
 Broad experience preferred as the office has a variety of clients from “start ups” to mid-market listed companies
 The office has a significant number of businesses in the Property sector and experience in this field would be useful.
 There may be a requirement for businesses carrying on exempt activities in the Financial Services sector.
 Ability to develop VAT work for clients in our target sectors (Property, Financial Services and Professional Services).
 Provide support to VAT director based in Epsom and will be required to occasionally work in Epsom

Assist with billing and cost control
 Managing costs to meet budget
 Raising bills and agreeing fees with clients

Other responsibilities
 Mentoring junior staff
 Providing support to partners and managers

Personal characteristics/specific skills
 Preferably ATII/CTA qualified but not essential
 Minimum 5 years' experience in practice or commerce essential
 Able to work both independently and under the guidance of more senior staff
 Good at taking personal responsibility and ability to work on own initiative on work assigned
 Commitment to see work through and good attention to detail
 Ability to communicate well both within the departments and with clients
 Confident in dealing with client contact at all levels from ledger clerks to directors
 Good team player