Senior VAT Manager Gatwick Guildford Surrey Sussex ACA CTA ATT Your new company A well-established UK advisory firm is looking for a Senior VAT Manager to join its growing Indirect Tax team. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s confident in their VAT expertise and ready to take on a role with real responsibility, variety, and visibility. Your new role You’ll manage a broad portfolio of clients — from large corporates to fast-growing private businesses. You’ll advise on complex VAT matters, work directly with HMRC, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver practical, commercial solutions. You’ll also help identify new opportunities and contribute to the development of the team. You’ve dealt with HMRC, managed complex portfolios, and probably fixed a lot of issues during your career. Now you want a role where your expertise is respected, your ideas are heard, and work somewhere where your career moves forward. What you'll need to succeed Solid experience in UK VAT Up-to-date knowledge of VAT legislation and current issues Ability to manage multiple client relationships effectively Comfortable engaging with HMRC and senior client contacts A proactive mindset and collaborative approach CTA qualification or equivalent is a plus, but not essential. What you'll get in return A salary dependent on experience, up to £95,000 Flexible working arrangements Clear career progression and development support A collaborative, people-focused culture Exposure to high-quality work across a range of sectors The chance to make a real impact in a respected and growing team What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to james.clark2@hays.com or call me now on 01256633150. 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. 4676288