Senior VAT Manager Location: Belfast City Centre Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Package & Benefits · Competitive Salary – commensurate with experience · Death in Service – 4× annual salary · Pension Scheme – employer contributions based on level · Annual Leave – 23 days plus 10 public holidays · Employee Benefits Hub – access to health, financial wellbeing tools, and lifestyle discounts · Learning & Development – structured training, ongoing CPD, and personal development support · Hybrid Working – flexible arrangements while maintaining excellent client service The Opportunity We’re seeking a Senior VAT Manager to join a leading professional services firm in Belfast. This is a client-facing position offering the chance to work across a wide range of sectors and projects. You’ll deliver high-level VAT advice, ensure compliance, and play a vital role in the growth of the VAT function through business development and relationship building. Key Responsibilities · Provide VAT and indirect tax advice to UK and international clients · Advise charities and not-for-profit organisations on VAT liability, recovery, partial exemption, and related areas · Support clients on property transactions and provide ad hoc advisory services · Carry out VAT Due Diligence assignments for high-value deals · Undertake VAT health checks and compliance reviews · Oversee and review client VAT returns submitted by the business · Communicate key VAT updates internally and externally · Manage client expectations and maintain strong relationships · Actively contribute to business development and team strategy About You · Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT · Experience gained in practice or a HMRC environment · Proven ability to manage a varied VAT client portfolio across multiple sectors · Confident communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels · Experience in staff supervision or team management Interested? Let’s Talk. To learn more, please send your CV to Patricia via the link or get in touch for a confidential chat. Not quite the right role? We’re happy to have a discreet conversation about your career plans and future opportunities. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency on behalf of our client. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.