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.