VAT Manager

Your new company
Our client is one of the leading accountancy firms in the UK, part of a global accounting network, with a presence in over 150 countries and access to more than 20,000 professionals worldwide, offering expert audit, tax, and advisory services across sectors including insurance, capital markets, fintech, property, and not-for-profit.The Tax Division is known for its technical excellence and personal approach, delivering VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Employment Tax services to a diverse and growingly complex client base on high-impact projects.

Your new role
As a VAT Manager, you'll be a key member of our growing VAT team based in Leeds or Manchester. You'll manage a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors, including insurance, finance, crypto, and property, delivering high-quality VAT advisory services and supporting Directors and Partners on strategic projects.Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on VAT issues such as jurisdictional expansion, new income streams, and HMRC disputes
• Managing client relationships and converting queries into profitable advisory projects
• Reviewing complex VAT returns and written deliverables with minimal oversight
• Supporting tender proposals, due diligence, and specialist VAT input into audit work
• Training junior staff and managing direct reports
• Contributing to business development and identifying new opportunities

This is a hands-on, client-facing role with scope for progression and involvement in high-value consultancy work.

What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Proven experience in VAT advisory work within practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT principles and case law
• Ability to explain complex VAT issues clearly to non-specialists
• Experience managing a client portfolio and delivering written advice
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Desire to mentor and develop junior team members
• ACA/CA/CTA or equivalent qualification (preferred but not essential)

You'll be tenacious, thoughtful, and calm under pressure, with a genuine interest in helping clients resolve complex tax issues.

What you'll get in return
Join a firm that believes in meritocratic career progression and personal development, valuing expertise, innovation, and a unique perspective. You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for promotion within a growing VAT department
• Access to internal and external training and technical updates
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex advisory work
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this VAT Manager role in either Leeds or Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on (phone number removed) to discuss it in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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