VAT Compliance Administrative Assistant

About the role

An opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting stage of RSM’s growth journey. The variety of projects will challenge you daily, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. With access to a global team spanning more than 120 countries, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons. This role would suit someone looking for an environment where they can accelerate their knowledge, skills, and development in a creative, entrepreneurial, and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Draft standard documents, format reports, and produce various VAT Compliance team reports.
• Develop proficiency in client billing to support tasks, including raising invoices, WIP adjustments, opportunity tracking, and updating client and business activity information.
• Support the setup, maintenance, and documentation of VAT processes to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Review client data, identify potential VAT advisory opportunities, and collaborate with global VAT experts to meet client needs.
• Assist with the new client onboarding process, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
• Contribute to internal projects and support the wider team.
• Work on VAT process improvements and support efficiency projects that enhance client service.

Requirements

• Experience and understanding of international VAT compliance (UK and EU experience would be desirable).
• Experience in a similar role within VAT Compliance (desirable).
• Solid relationship management and communication skills, with an appreciation for global client needs.
• Experience supporting senior management or partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Independent problem-solving, deadline management, and professionalism in client and colleague interactions.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Ideal candidates thrive on variety, enjoy learning new things, and are passionate about making improvements.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase additional days).
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial wellbeing tools, electric car scheme, and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ on-demand courses developed by RSM’s in-house talent development team.

Diversity and Inclusion

At RSM, we aim to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true selves to work. Our clients come from all walks of life, and we strive to reflect that diversity in our own teams. Diverse teams bring broader ideas and insights, which is why we ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.