Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide VAT advisory services to clients, including guidance on transactions, restructurings, international VAT, and cross-border supply chains.
• Advise on VAT implications of business models, contracts, and corporate structures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop less experienced team members, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on VAT compliance and advisory matters, including complex technical queries, and assist clients on VAT risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee and review VAT returns and related filings where necessary, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission to VAT authorities.
• Manage communications with VAT authorities on compliance matters, VAT rulings / opinions, audits, and disputes, ensuring effective resolution.
• Conduct and supervise VAT reviews of financial statements, working closely with internal teams.
• Provide technical support and guidance on VAT issues through internal channels, design and deliver internal VAT training sessions to enhance awareness and technical skills across departments.
• Monitor, interpret and assess legislative changes in VAT and communicating updates across the firm.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including client pitches, seminars, and networking opportunities.

Key Skills/Experience:

• An academic background in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar is desirable.
• Full members of a recognised accounting (ACA/ACCA/CPA) are encouraged to apply.
• At least 5+ years of solid VAT experience covering both VAT compliance and advisory work is ideal.
• Exposure to international clients is considered essential.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

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