VAT Manager - #2189093

Atheray Stone are currently on the look out for a VAT Manager for one of the top 10 practices.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the business, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of client engagements, overseeing multiple projects and supporting the development of junior team members. The role will involve working closely with colleagues across the Midlands and South West, as well as supporting the wider national team where required.

This is a commercially focused, hands-on position, offering exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and complex, high-value VAT advisory work, alongside a clear opportunity for career progression.

As VAT Manager, you will oversee the delivery of multiple client engagements, acting as a key point of contact and building strong relationships with clients. You will ensure all work is delivered to a high technical standard, while managing client expectations, identifying opportunities for further business and contributing to the ongoing development and growth of the VAT team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and deliver a broad range of VAT advisory engagements, including:

• VAT advisory services focussed on corporate clients.

• Providing VAT support on corporate finance and restructuring transactions.

• VAT registrations and compliance setup and management.

• Preparing and supporting clients through HMRC enquiries and reviews.

• Supporting clients with disclosures and liaising with HMRC on their behalf.

• Delivering VAT process and control reviews, aligned to HMRC’s relevant Guidelines for Compliance.

• Identifying opportunities for clients and managing coordination of go-to-market activities.

• Managed projects end-to-end, from scoping and planning through to delivery, implementation and follow-on support.

• Act as day-to-day lead on assigned client relationships, maintaining strong communication and managing expectations.

• Support proposal preparation, fee discussions and budgeting; monitor recoveries and coordinate billing on managed engagements.

• Review technical work, manage workloads, and support the development of Assistant Managers and junior team members.

• Contribute to the use and development of Crowe’s technology capabilities and collaborate closely with wider tax teams.

• Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory development.

Skills & Experience:

• Typically, 5+ years’ experience in UK VAT.

• Strong technical knowledge across core VAT disciplines, with experience leading client engagements.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.

• Experience reviewing work and supervising junior staff.

• Commercially aware, with experience managing fees, budgets and client relationships.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Consultancy or professional services background preferred.