Manager (VAT)

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

We're seeking a talented individual to join our VAT Tax Team in London, which is responsible for providing VAT compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients.

The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients and managing more junior members of staff as necessary. You will also provide assistance to Directors/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group. You will actively be involved in and identify special assignments and advisory projects where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Client work • Act as trusted adviser and begin to engage with clients to identify VAT issues • Manage portfolio of advisory and compliance cases • Give exceptional client service, taking the lead in managing and developing certain client relationships • Technically strong • Identifying opportunities on client portfolio
• Staff Management and development • Liaison with Partners and Directors • Appraisals/monitor staff performance, acting as formal ADR managers for some staff • On the job training for junior staff on a one-to-one basis • Dealing with staff questions • Work collaboratively with peers in team and across firm to ensure joined up approach
• Practice Development • Involved in business development activities/profile raising locally • Begin to develop relationships to drive new business opportunities and cross referral of services • Able to take advantage of marketing/PR opportunities • Compliance • Ensuring procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant
• Personal Development (Technical & Other) • Internal and external seminars and courses • Reading • Internal meetings

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you should have

Skills, Experience &

Qualifications

• Significant VAT experience gained within the profession and or industry Required
• Technically capable tax adviser who is able to assist in complex client work Required
• Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients Required
• Appetite to develop business development skills to assist with the growth of the business Required

Professional

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or tax advisor (CTA).

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional

  qualifications

• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.