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VAT (Indirect Tax) Senior Manager, Mansfield
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Client:
PKF-Francis Clark Chartered accountants & business advisers
Location:
Mansfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
In a nutshell
Looking to step into a more strategic VAT leadership role? Join our dynamic and inclusive team as a Senior VAT Manager, where you will lead high-impact advisory projects, shape client strategy and drive business development. You will oversee complex portfolios, mentor future leaders and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. With access to advanced leadership development pathways and the opportunity to influence firm-wide initiatives including ESG and innovation, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, autonomy and impact in a collaborative and values-driven environment.
Please note - we are not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies for this role.
What you'll be doing day to day
* Oversee a portfolio of high-value and technically complex clients across VAT, indirect tax, and/or customs, ensuring strategic delivery of advisory and compliance services
* Lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex assignments, integrating input from legal, finance, and international tax specialists
* Provide technical oversight and quality assurance on all client deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards
* Act as a senior escalation point for client issues, offering expert guidance and liaising with Directors/Partners on resolution strategies
* Identify and lead on VAT and/or customs planning initiatives, presenting recommendations to senior leadership and clients
* Drive adherence to risk management protocols and internal compliance frameworks
* Develop and manage budgets, pricing strategies, and profitability targets across client engagements
* Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
* Lead business development efforts, including proposal development, networking, and thought leadership
* Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and structured development plans
* Champion ESG and CSR initiatives, embedding sustainability and community engagement into team practices
* Promote a culture of inclusion, fairness, and ethical conduct across all stakeholder interactions
About you
* CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience in a senior VAT advisory role
* Proven track record in managing complex portfolios and delivering strategic tax solutions
* Deep technical expertise in VAT and/or customs, with strong commercial acumen
* Advanced proficiency in tax technology platforms and data analytics tools
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
* Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Strong leadership capabilities, with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams
* Committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development
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