VAT Tax Senior manager
An established and growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced VAT Manager to join its specialist tax team. The role offers a broad mix of VAT advisory, compliance and transaction-focused work , working with a varied portfolio of middle-market businesses across a range of sectors. What you'll be doing You'll work closely with clients to understand their challenges and provide practical, commercially focused VAT advice. Key responsibilities will include: Managing a portfolio of corporate clients and acting as a trusted point of contact
Providing clear and commercially focused VAT advice
Supporting clients with complex and time-sensitive VAT issues
Delivering advisory projects from initial scoping through to completion
Carrying out VAT due diligence and risk-focused reviews
Researching legislation and applying technical VAT knowledge to client situations
Working with colleagues across the wider tax and advisory teams
Building and maintaining strong long-term client relationships
Supporting the development of junior members of the team
What we're looking for The ideal candidate will have: CTA qualification or equivalent strong technical VAT experience
Broad VAT experience across a range of sectors
Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients
Experience delivering VAT advisory projects
Exposure to VAT due diligence would be advantageous
Strong technical research and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex matters clearly
A commercial and client-focused approach
The opportunity This is a varied VAT role with exposure to advisory work, due diligence and complex middle-market projects , rather than being focused solely on routine compliance. You'll join an established team with opportunities to develop your technical expertise, take ownership of client relationships and progress your career. If you're looking for a broader VAT role with genuine advisory and project exposure, get in touch for a confidential conversation.