Are you a qualified practice accountant with strong UK VAT experience looking for more responsibility, leadership, and long-term progression?
MATI GSM LTD is a growing London-based accountancy and business advisory firm supporting a diverse portfolio of UK clients across construction, property, retail, and service sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a confident, hands-on VAT specialist to lead their VAT department and play a key role in the wider development of the firm.
This is not just a compliance role. This is an opportunity to take ownership, advise clients, manage HMRC interactions, and contribute strategically to a growing practice.
The Role
As VAT Manager / Senior Accountant, you will:
*Lead and Develop the VAT Department
*Oversee VAT registrations, deregistrations, and ongoing compliance
*Prepare and review VAT returns
*Provide VAT advisory services (standard, reduced, zero-rated supplies)
*Manage VAT matters within the construction sector (CIS & reverse charge)
*Act as the main point of contact for HMRC VAT queries, inspections, and disclosures
*Ensure deadlines and compliance standards are consistently met
*Broader Practice Involvement
*Prepare and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
*Provide corporation tax and personal tax support as required
*Supervise and review junior staff members’ work
*Deliver ad-hoc accounting and tax advisory support across the firm
*You will be trusted to take ownership while working closely with senior leadership.
Who They’re Looking For
Essential
*ACCA qualified (or equivalent: ACA, CIMA, ATT with strong VAT background)
*Proven UK accountancy practice experience
*Strong, hands-on experience with UK VAT
*Good knowledge of HMRC systems and compliance procedures
*Ability to manage deadlines and client expectations independently
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship available for the right candidate)
Desirable
*Experience managing or leading a VAT function or team
*Strong knowledge of CIS and construction-sector clients
*Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
*Confident in client-facing advisory work
What Makes This Role Different?
*Department Leadership - Shape and grow the VAT function
*Real Client Exposure - Work directly with business owners
*Sector Variety - Construction, property, retail, and service clients
*Career Progression - Clear pathway within a growing firm
*Supportive Culture - Professional, collaborative working environment
*Visa Sponsorship Available - For the right high-quality candidate
Salary & Benefits
*£40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
*Career development opportunities
*Exposure to complex VAT and advisory work
*Long-term growth within an expanding London practice
What Happens Next?
If you are a confident VAT professional ready to move beyond routine compliance and into a leadership-focused, advisory-driven role, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of a growing firm where your expertise truly makes an impact.