VAT Manager/Senior Manager/Director

VAT Manager / Senior Manager / Director | Top 20 Firm | Manchester

Are you an ambitious VAT professional looking to accelerate your career within a thriving, market-leading practice? Do you want to take ownership of complex advisory projects and play a pivotal role in driving the expansion of a growing indirect tax team? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious Top 20 firm offering structured career progression, high-profile clients, and a collaborative environment where your expertise will be truly valued.

About the Firm

This Top 20 Firm is one of the leading challenger firms in the UK, offering a full range of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services. Known for simplifying complexity, the firm works with challenging clients in fast-moving and highly technical areas, including global capital markets, the insurance industry, and the not-for-profit sector. With a strong commitment to understanding people and their commercial ambitions, the firm provides a supportive, meritocratic culture with excellent avenues for professional development.

As a VAT Manager / Senior Manager / Director you will:

Provide technically sound, commercially focused VAT advice to a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them navigate complex transactions such as demergers, restructurings, acquisitions, and disposals.
Investigate and resolve intricate VAT queries and disputes, liaising directly with HMRC and participating in Alternative Dispute Resolution where required.
Deliver specialist VAT due diligence as part of transaction services projects, alongside supporting insolvency and restructuring engagements.
Support business development activities, including preparing tender proposals, client pitches, and contributing to VAT marketing initiatives.
Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members through coaching, technical guidance, and structured performance reviews.

As the successful candidate you will:

Bring proven experience in VAT advisory and compliance gained within professional practice, with strong technical knowledge of VAT principles.
Possess a proactive, solutions-focused approach with exceptional ability to explain complex VAT issues clearly to non-specialists.
Demonstrate a track record of managing client portfolios profitably, building robust relationships, and delivering work to high technical standards.
Showcase a strong commercial awareness and willingness to contribute to the wider team's growth ambitions.
Hold an ACA, CA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification (advantageous but not essential for the right candidate).

What You’ll Receive

Competitive salary aligned with experience and seniority.
Structured, meritocratic career progression opportunities.
Comprehensive internal and external technical training.

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