VAT Specialist

Redmayne Bentley

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

It is an exciting time to join us at Redmayne Bentley. After recently celebrating our 150th year in business, we are embarking on the next stage of our firm-wide strategy to build, improve and develop upon our strong, historic foundations. We are looking for a strong technical specialist to join us and share their expert indirect tax knowledge and manage our VAT reporting and compliance across the firm. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will be actively involved in reviewing and optimising our VAT processes as well as contributing to firm wide projects as a subject matter expert. This is a role where someone with experience and a great team ethic can thrive and make a noticeable impact to our aims and mission. Within our close-knit firm, you will not be a small cog in a much larger wheel – you will be valued, appreciated, and respected for your skills as well as rewarded by a firm that truly cares about its colleagues and their wellbeing. Further specific details about the role can be found in the job description attached to this advert.

Requirements

Solid experience in VAT compliance, reporting, or advisory within a regulated or complex environment.
Good technical understanding of VAT principles, rules, and processes.
Holds, or is actively working towards, a relevant professional qualification in tax or accounting (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA).
Prior successful experience using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) for financial processes.
Adaptable and Resourceful – can apply sound judgement and initiative to solve problems and react to changing circumstances.
Analytical and Problem ‑ Solving Skills - able to confidently identify root causes, assess control weaknesses, and drive sustainable remediation.
Collaborative Team Player – plays an active role in maintaining a supportive environment and encouraging collective success.
Confident User of IT Systems – able to quickly learn and use bespoke systems.
Detail-Oriented - maintains highest standards of accuracy and technical rigour.
Organised & Reliable - able to prioritise effectively and meet required deadlines.
Professional Communication Skills – confident communicator with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
Resilient – Able to work effectively during peaks of heavy workload and continue to meet deadlines.
Strong Risk & Control Mindset – maintains robust controls able to identify and mitigate VAT risks and confident ability to escalate issues appropriately.
Demonstrate our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Teamwork.