Vat Associate Director - Reading, United Kingdom - RSM

RSM

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Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive.

We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.

This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day.

If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

About the department

When you become part of our team, you'll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it.

We're simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients.

As Ali Sapsford (our Head of Tax) states, "personality and fun are as big a part of our culture as is our passion for delivering a premium service to our clientsThat sense of team is what attracts clients and staff alike to RSM, and it's one of the things I love about RSM"

Our VAT specialists work closely with colleagues across the firm to provide a joined-up service to a diverse range of clients, from middle
market businesses to large corporations, combining expertise in accounting,
audit and all relevant taxes. As a national VAT practice, we provide the freedom to find the right
balance between sector specialism and general advisory, as well as an
opportunity to initiate and develop new areas of focus for the team.

VAT Manager:
"I started at RSM in 2018 on the school leaver apprenticeship programme
in VAT. I have had an unreal amount of support during my time which has enabled
me to pass my CTA exams and progress to manager. RSM is very flexible in
allowing people to do pursue the career path that suits them, I started out in
the Reading office initially, and then was able to transfer to London to focus
on a more national role within the team. I have had a great range of experience
at RSM, working with all different types and sizes of clients, including the
opportunity to go on multiple client secondments."

About the opportunity

Together with Partners you'll manage the interface between a group of clients and the firm to ensure that the agreed expectations of the clients in terms of service, quality, and cost are met.

As a fast-growing faculty, there are significant opportunities for client development and a strong emphasis on delivering and / or overseeing the junior member's delivery of a strong pipeline of varied advisory work.

This will include identifying and pursuing opportunities, primarily from within the existing RSM contact base and working with the broader RSM team to bring these opportunities to fruition.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an
exciting part of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards
of being at home and in the office on a weekly basis. The variety of projects
will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow
professionally. You'll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and
discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking

Responsibilities:

Identifying and advising on VAT planning opportunities, and undertaking specialist technical assignments as required.
Responding to clients' correspondence as a matter of priority, and to keep the client and partner fully informed of the current status of the VAT work.
Acting as the principal point of contact to clients on VAT queries and to maintain excellent client service at all times.
Undertaking work delegated by the Partner or Director
Ensuring appropriate liaison takes place with other departments.
Closely monitoring work in progress reports, to ensure the profitable recoverability of work done and to bill clients on a timely basis.
Developing an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and an awareness of the firm's services, brochures and publications.
Identifying, interviewing and converting prospective clients as well as assisting other departments in the research and preparation of formal proposals for new work.
Taking an active involvement in prospective client seminars, effectively following up with contacts made.
Assisting in review and quality control procedures and the administration of the department where required.
Attending staff meetings and training as required.
Maintaining an awareness and observation of Health and Safety issues within the firm, and report any concerns to the Health and Safety Representative.
Carrying out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by the line manager or Head of Department.

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and / or the ability to unlock fees from the existing client base. You will be confident
in helping to develop junior members of staff and driving forward a good team
environment.

In particular you will demonstrate:

Ability to build and develop a team.
Strong commerciality and the ability to implement and meet targets.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work independently.

About the Service Line Head

Ian Carpenter, VAT Partner:
"What is VAT? I didn't know it at the time but my life in
tax started when I passed the civil service entrance exam. I merrily thought I
would have a choice of the Foreign Office, the MOD or the Home Office only to be
told I was joining HMRC and my options were VAT or Excise neither of which I
had heard of at the time. I chose VAT but I to this day I can't really say why. From that uncertain
start came a love of this tax; the balance between inputs and outputs, how it
directly relates to business transactions and its myriad of case law. I found that I loved
talking to the tax people that shared my passion and the business leaders that
didn't but needed someone to help them understand the impact on their
commercial transactions. After 10 enjoyable
years at HMRC I joined the profession and 12 years ago I joined what is now
RSM. Those 12 years (and counting) is the longest time I have spent anywhere in
my career. From the day I joined, RSM has felt different. It's much easier to
feel the difference than it is to describe it. It's the willingness of the
people across the firm to share and collaborate to get the best answer for our
clients and our teams. Elsewhere I had felt these values were spoken about but
sometimes the actions hadn't always reflected the words. It is a true privilege
to lead and help grow my service line and to nurture people who joined us at
the start of their careers, helping them grow and find their own path both
professionally and personally. Some of my best moments have been conversations
with team members telling them they have been successful in achieving the next
step in their career progression journey. I also have a passion
(but limited aptitude) for technology. In the next few years, the
administration of tax and our tax business will change significantly due to the
increased use of technology and automation by us, our clients and by tax
authorities around the world. This creates exciting opportunities to alleviate
mundane tasks from our people and the ability to create new offerings and
insights for our clients. I love working with our brilliant people (who have
both the passion and aptitude for technology) to make this the reality. The answer to what is
VAT therefore is a gateway to a rewarding career"

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work.

Our clients come from all walks of life.

We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs.

Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work.

That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients.

We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.