Job Description

Benefits:

Company Pension, Referral Programme, Health and Wellbeing Programme, Company Events

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Are you an experienced VAT professional looking for the next step in your career? At Ormerod Rutter, we're searching for a VAT Manager to join our VAT team. This is an opportunity to work with Partners to provide valuable insights to clients and develop your leadership skills in a commercial environment.

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The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As VAT Manager, you will be a confident and technically strong individual in dealing with VAT matters in the Practice environment. You'll support clients across various industries, liaise with HMRC, and help drive the success of our VAT function.

For over 40 years, we've built a reputation as one of the leading independent accountancy firms, with multiple offices around Worcestershire and more than 270 dedicated staff. Our success is rooted in long-standing client relationships, innovation, and a genuine commitment to employee development. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture where people are supported, recognised, and given real opportunities to develop their career.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide VAT advice to clients across regional, national, and international markets. Maintain and update VAT procedure documentation. Support clients during HMRC VAT inspections and enquiries. Conduct VAT Health Checks and other advisory projects. Assist with VAT service marketing and promotion. Manage project work, including fee agreements and billing. Provide VAT advice to staff and keep clients informed about VAT updates and regulatory changes. Research and resolve complex VAT queries. Mentor and support junior team members, depending on experience.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

A motivated professional committed to developing their career. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at all levels. IT literacy with experience using accounting and tax software. Extensive technical VAT experience, whether in practice or HMRC. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve complex VAT issues.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

A professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA and/or CTA is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

A supportive, inclusive working environment where your contribution is truly valued

A clear path for career progression within a growing firm Exposure to a diverse range of clients and VAT matters. A firm that values home-grown talent and invests in employee growth.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Work Location: In person