Indirect Tax Associate Director

Taxation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester is seeking an Indirect Tax Associate Director to spearhead their new indirect tax function. The role involves leading a team, providing VAT compliance and advisory services to corporate clients across the UK, managing client relationships, and ensuring the highest levels of compliance. Candidates should have solid VAT experience and relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, ATT, or CTA. This position offers a competitive salary and bonuses, along with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid VAT/Indirect Tax experience in a professional services firm in the UK.
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA or equivalent by experience.
• Experience with indirect tax advisory and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional and national indirect tax team from Manchester.
• Manage VAT compliance and advisory services for clients.
• Develop client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Conduct staff appraisals and provide performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and professional standards.

Skills

VAT compliance and advisory

Indirect tax management

Client relationship management

Leadership and staff development

Education

ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA or equivalent experience

Job description

Indirect Tax Associate Director
Manchester City Centre plus hybrid working
£85,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits

• Leading Top 10 Accountancy Firm with ambitious growth plans
• Unique opportunity for seasoned Indirect Tax professional

We are working with a leading professional services firm in Manchester who are looking for an indirect Tax Senior Manager, Associate Director or possible Director to lead their new Indirect Tax function.

Your new role:

• You'll be part of a regional and national indirect tax team, taking a leadership for the North from Manchester.
• Responsible for providing VAT compliance & advisory services to a wide range of OMBs and larger corporate clients across the UK.
• As a trusted adviser, you'll play a pivotal role in managing and deepening client relationships, engaging not only on tax matters but also on broader commercial and strategic issues. You'll be the go‑to contact for your clients, identifying opportunities to add value and expand the portfolio through proactive advice and insight.
• You'll lead from the front in staff development—conducting appraisals, providing regular performance feedback, and delivering hands‑on training to junior team members. Your mentorship will help shape the next generation of talent within the firm.
• On the practice development side, you'll actively contribute to business growth—leveraging your professional network to generate new opportunities and drive cross‑referrals across service lines.
• Finally, you'll ensure that all compliance procedures are rigorously followed, aligning with both HMRC and professional institute standards, and maintaining the highest levels of quality and integrity in client service.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Solid VAT/Indirect Tax experience in a professionals services firm in the UK
• Suitably qualified ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA or qualified by experience
• Experience with indirect tax advisory
• Previous experience managing and running indirect tax teams

Want to find out more? Call Sam Minor on 07764700259 or email at [e-mail]

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