Job Description

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a VAT Specialist to join Bishop Fleming and lead our VAT team as we continue with our ambitious growth plans.


We are looking to recruit this role at Director level, so are keen to hear from ambitious candidates who are ready for that challenge and are looking to play a pivotal role within a rapidly growing firm.


You will be a strategic thinker who will lead and develop our team to provide a comprehensive VAT advisory service to a wide range of clients. You and your team will be responsible for working with Bishop Fleming colleagues across the firm and helping to build and shape our Birmingham office.


We are keen to hear from people who want to take a leading role in the development and growth of our practice - you can have real input into our long-term strategic direction.


Working closely with various Partners and Service Line Heads, your role will combine providing quality VAT advice with people management and business development responsibilities.


Responsibilities will include:


Working closely with the Head of VAT to formulate and implement our VAT strategy Leading our VAT team - this will include building and developing the team so that individuals can reach their full potential Ensuring the VAT team can provide effective VAT support to colleagues and clients, including areas such as; International, Property, Charity VAT advice and making Tax digital. Communicating key VAT developments internally and externally by blogs and social media Building relationships and winning work

About You

Considerable experience of working within VAT gained from within a professional services environment A strategic mindset that will enable you to grow and develop Bishop Fleming's VAT offering Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to influence at all levels Strong people management skills A desire to contribute to the overall success of Bishop Fleming

Why Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is a leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of 43.1m, the firm saw growth of almost 13% per cent over the last 12 months.


From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors, including:


Automotive, Charities and Not for Profit, Education, Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Hospitality and Leisure, Housing Associations, Manufacturing, Private Client, Professional Services, Public Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Technology, Media and Telecomms, and Transport and Logistics.


Bishop Fleming is currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.


With 9 offices spanning from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work.


Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.


If that's not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:


We offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off! Hybrid working A contributory Pension scheme Life assurance Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts Yulife employee wellbeing app Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events Numerous opportunities for development
Please contact Seyi Oseni; Resourcing Administrator if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.


We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.


We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.


The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.


As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.