VAT Senior/ Supervisor

Job Description
Location: Coventry/Leamington/Hybrid
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.
Hours: Permanent, Monday-Friday, 36.5 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced VAT Senior/Supervisor who has one eye on moving up to a Manager role to join our growing VAT team at an exciting time of significant growth. We are looking for someone to support both external clients and colleagues across departments with VAT solutions and planning. You will play a pivotal role in helping clients optimise their VAT position and contribute to the growth and development of the team.
Alternatively, if you have been recently promoted to VAT Manger but would like more opportunity to develop in the existing role, we would also love to speak with you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary contact for clients, providing VAT solutions, proactive planning, and ensuring high-quality customer service.
- Support clients with VAT advice on land, property, and international VAT issues.
- Offer high-level technical support and collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver VAT solutions.
- Manage and review VAT advisory projects, focusing on land and property VAT as well as international VAT.
- Assist with VAT planning, handle VAT enquiries, and deliver transaction tax assignments.
- Supervise and mentor junior team members, including reviewing their work and providing training and support.
- Embrace opportunities to contribute to various challenging projects that foster professional growth.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience in delivering VAT advisory projects, particularly in land and property VAT and international VAT, Non for Profit Sector and Education.
- Proven track record in managing VAT planning, handling VAT enquiries, and working in an Indirect Tax specialist role.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Demonstrated ability in client management and relationship building.
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to work.
- CTA qualification is a plus but not essential; support for learning and development will be provided.
Why HB&O? At HB&O, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, helping clients navigate complex VAT issues while expanding your own expertise. We offer a collaborative environment that supports career growth and provides opportunities for continuous development.
Job Benefits:
- Clear opportunity for career progression
- Flexi-hours – we have core hours from 9:30am to 4:30pm, then work the rest around your schedule
- 2pm finish every Friday
- Hybrid working
- Quarterly bonus schemes
- Internal promotion opportunities
- Free car parking
- Employee discount platform
- Regular social events
- Wellbeing strategy and dedicated wellbeing team
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Funded CPD courses
To apply for this role, please click on the link below.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Career Benefits

Flexi-hours
We have core hours from 9.30 to 4.30, then work the rest around your schedule.

Internal Promotion Opportunities
Once qualified, we have a graded management system so there is always somewhere to move up internally.

Free Car Parking
No one wants to try and find a parking space before your first morning coffee. We’ve got plenty of parking at both our offices.

Employee Discount Platform
From your supermarket shop to holidays you can save with our exclusive discount programme.
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Contact Us
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