Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

Claritas Tax Limited; Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious professionals to join their growing boutique tax team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse client projects in indirect taxation, providing invaluable support on complex VAT matters. With a focus on career development and mentorship, you will be part of a supportive environment that values your growth. The company benchmarks salaries against the ‘Big Four’ and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a share reward scheme. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

All-Employee Share Reward Scheme

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in an indirect tax role.
• Strong project and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support on identifying VAT-related risks in M&A transactions.
• Maximise VAT recovery on professional costs for M&A activities.

Skills

Indirect Taxation

Project Management

Client Relations

Mentoring and Training

Education

CTA Qualification

ACA Qualification

Job description

Birmingham / Bristol / Glasgow / Leeds / London / Manchester / Nottingham

The Role:

Essential background and experience includes:

We appreciate that experience will vary depending on the grade you apply for, but regardless of this, you will be supported by Richard and his team, who together have almost 50 years’ experience in the VAT world. You will also have the benefit of support from the wider, award-winning Claritas tax team.

• Minimum of three years’ experience (Assistant Manager) or four years’ experience (Manager) in an indirect tax role either in professional practice, at HMRC or in industry (or a mixture of all three);
• CTA and / or ACA qualified (preferred although not essential);
• Experience of dealing directly with clients and
• A good working knowledge/ experience of the key relevant areas of tax involved in Indirect Taxation, including the following areas:
  • “End-to-End” M&A transactions – working with the wider tax due diligence teams by providing support on identifying material VAT-related risks and opportunities (e.g., prepare information requests, attend calls with management/advisors, review responses/documents, identify tax risks and opportunities (quantifying where necessary) and preparing VAT sections of due diligence reports).
  • Maximising VAT recovery on professional costs incurred by businesses undertaking M&A activity including PE-backed acquisitions, trade disposals, reorganisations, refinancing and restructuring.
  • Real estate transactions for residential and commercial developers and investors (including but not limited to purpose-built student accommodation, care homes and serviced apartments).
  • Post-Brexit complex international supply chains likely to give rise to additional VAT compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Partial exemption methodology and product liability reviews for businesses in the FS, Real Estate and Health & Welfare sectors.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Interest in development of junior staff members, including mentoring and training.

We will consider ambitious Senior Associates, Assistant Managers, and Managers seeking an exciting new opportunity within an ever-growing boutique tax team with a diverse client base. We support your growth as an individual, your career development, and provide you with the tools to become the best indirect tax advisor you can be. These roles are preferably full-time, but part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered where necessary.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and possess relevant UK indirect tax experience as outlined above to be considered for these roles.

Salary and benefits:

We benchmark our salaries against the ‘Big Four’ to ensure competitiveness and attract top talent. You will have the opportunity to join our All-Employee Share Reward Scheme, which entitles every employee to a share of the firm’s profits above a fixed threshold, along with a comprehensive benefits package (including voluntary benefits). We believe you will find the package financially rewarding!

To apply, please fill in the form below and attach your cover letter and CV (PDF, JPEG, Word Doc).