Assistant 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. 

What you will be doing?

We're seeking a VAT Assistant Manager 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.

This role will provide tax compliance and advisory services for a wide range of VAT business clients. You will also provide assistance to Managers/Directors/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group. You will be involved in special assignments and advisory projects on an ad hoc basis.

As an Assistant Manager your responsibilities will include among others

• Client work - Undertaking consultancy work and working on a portfolio of complex cases, both advisory and compliance 
• Client Service- Giving exceptional client service and be responsible for maintaining regular contact with client team 
• Compliance - Ensuring procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance where relevant and ensuring department KPIs are met around billing and recovery targets
• Personal Development (Technical & Other) – Attending internal/ external seminars and courses and developing awareness/interest in what other parts of the firm can do to encourage cross-referrals
• Practice Development - Assisting Partners/Directors on marketing activities/approaches to build client base

To be successful in this role, you should

• Have significant VAT advisory experience gained within the profession or industry
• Technically capable tax adviser who is able to assist in complex client work Required
• Demonstrable experience of managing people Required
• Appetite to grow business development skills Required
• Strong IT skills Required
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or tax advisor (CTA)

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