VAT Manager

About the role...

We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for a self-motivated and ambitious Manager to join our growing Indirect Tax team, led by an experienced partner group. The role is also open to talented and experienced Assistant Managers that are looking to advance their career journey.

 

Following a transformative year where Cooper Parry has more than doubled in size as we look  to keep that momentum for the future, there is no better time for you to become a key part of an incredible team, helping to shape the next phase of growth.

 

As an Assistant Manager in our Indirect Tax team, you’ll be…

 

• Dealing with challenging client queries across a broad variety of sectors
• Managing complex projects and delivering those projects with the support of the wider team
• Have a sense of pride in your work and strive for an exceptionally high-quality output, as you’ll be taking responsibility for your own portfolio under partner supervision
• Build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, as you will be a key contact for indirect tax matters

 

We’re one of the fastest growing accountancy firms in the UK; winning awards for Best Place to work for in the UK by the Sunday Times 7 years running, Regional Tax Team of the Year and the Best Tax Employer at the Tolley’s Tax Awards, 6 awards for 2024 at the Inspiring Workplace Awards and Best Company in Europe in the European Engagement Awards. Why? Because we put our people at the heart of our success.

 

 

About you...

We are looking for someone who shares our vision to keep moving forward. Play to your strengths, we say. Create a role you’re truly passionate about. Then, work flexibly to design a life that’s right for you.

 

You’ll be passionate about the success of Cooper Parry as a whole and its extensive client base. You won’t just be answeringqueries, you’ll support businesses in achieving their growth journey, whether this be for Owner Managed Businesses, Tech driven high growth businesses or complex corporate groups in the UK and beyond.

 

What you'll need:

 

• Strong technical skills
• To be commercially aware with the ability to think outside of the problem presented to you
• The ability to build and retain strong relationships
• To have trained in practice in either a legal or accounting environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound technical and commercial judgement
• Strong project/client management skills

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

 

Check out our recent achievements:

 

• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

 

What's in it for you?

 

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

 

That’s why we offer things like:

 

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

 

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

 

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

 

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

 

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