Job Description
VAT Senior Manager, Top 10 Accountancy Firm
Leeds (Yorkshire) £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits + Career Progression Do you want to lead complex VAT advisory projects for a diverse client base?Looking for a role where you can shape strategy while mentoring and developing a team?Enjoy working closely with clients to navigate complex VAT matters?
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000
* Opportunity to lead complex VAT advisory engagements
* Clear progression to Director within a growing tax team
Your new firm:
Our client is a Top 10 Accountancy firm with a strong national presence and an expanding advisory function across Yorkshire. Due to continued growth within their VAT advisory team, they are now looking to appoint a VAT Senior Manager in Leeds. You'll be joining a high-performing tax department working closely with Partners and Directors, delivering complex advisory projects to a wide range of clients across multiple sectors.
Your new role:
As a VAT Senior Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex VAT advisory and compliance engagements, supporting clients with VAT planning, risk management, and technical advisory work. You will manage key client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor while also supporting business development and identifying new opportunities. Alongside client work, you'll play an important role in leading and mentoring team members, helping to develop the next generation of VAT specialists. This role offers excellent exposure to high-level VAT advisory work, cross-service line collaboration, and the opportunity to build a strong reputation as a VAT specialist within the firm.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering complex VAT advisory and planning projects for a diverse client portfolio
* Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
* Conducting VAT reviews, due diligence projects, and technical research
* Advising clients on VAT risks, compliance and HMRC interactions
* Leading and mentoring junior team members and managers
* Supporting business development, proposals, and new client opportunities
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* Strong VAT experience within an accountancy practice or advisory firm
* A professional qualification (ATT / CTA / ACA / ACCA / CA) or qualified by experience
* Excellent technical VAT knowledge and advisory experience
* Strong leadership, client management, and business development skills
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000
* Exposure to complex VAT advisory projects and high-profile clients
* Clear career progression within a leading national firm
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