VAT Manager
Salary: Up to £75,000 + up to 30% annual bonus
Location: Warwick (hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a VAT Manager to join a growing tax function and play a key role in supporting the business on VAT and wider indirect tax matters. This position is well suited to an individual operating at manager level who enjoys autonomy, variety and the opportunity to help shape their role.
The Role
The VAT Manager will take ownership of a broad range of VAT responsibilities across the group, working closely with key stakeholders and leading projects from start to finish. The role also offers scope to develop responsibility for other indirect taxes over time.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing high‑quality VAT advice across the business, including complex areas such as property, partial exemption and place of supply
* Assisting with the preparation of the group VAT return, with responsibility for specific companies within the group
* Leading VAT‑related project work and driving continuous improvements in processes and controls
* Acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, building strong and effective working relationships
* Supporting the business with other indirect taxes such as Customs Duties, CCL and CBAM (prior experience preferred but not essential)
About the Candidate
The successful candidate will be an experienced VAT professional who is comfortable operating independently and influencing across the business.
They will ideally have:
* Strong VAT technical knowledge, including exposure to property, partial exemption and place of supply
* Experience working at manager level, either in practice or in‑house
* The ability to work on their own initiative, manage projects and help shape the scope of the role
* Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior and non‑technical stakeholders
* Some experience in other indirect taxes (Customs, CCL, CBAM), or a strong willingness to learn and take ownership of these areas