Kreston Reeves

VAT Manager

Kreston Reeves

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sussex • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Delivering high-quality VAT advisory services across a diverse client base – this is not a compliance-focused role.
  • Building and managing strong relationships with both clients and internal teams.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members, including managing a VAT Senior based in London.
  • Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to provide holistic advice and service delivery.
  • Leading and contributing to VAT-related projects, including cross-sector and cross-service initiatives.
  • Identifying new opportunities within existing client relationships and playing an active role in business development.
  • Contributing to sector-focused plans to support the strategic growth of the VAT service line.

Requirements

  • A few years’ experience in VAT advisory is essential, gained in a professional services environment, but can include industry experience.
  • Strong technical skills and the ability to communicate VAT advice simply.
  • A proactive, self-sufficient approach to managing your workload and delivering for clients.
  • Confidence in mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • A commercial mindset with experience in identifying and delivering new opportunities for growth.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative working style.
Benefits
  • Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
  • Leave – 25.5 (manager) or 27.5 (senior manager) days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
  • Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
  • Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
  • Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
  • Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
  • ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
  • Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan
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Soft Skills
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