VAT Senior Manager

Taxation; Reading, Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK advisory firm is seeking a Senior VAT Manager to enhance their Indirect Tax team. The role involves managing a diverse client portfolio, providing VAT advice, and working closely with senior stakeholders. Candidates should have substantial UK VAT experience and be comfortable engaging with HMRC. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000, flexible working, and opportunities for clear career progression within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Salary up to £95,000

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression and development support

Collaborative culture

Exposure to high-quality work

Qualifications

• Solid experience in UK VAT required.
• Knowledge of current VAT legislation and issues is essential.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad portfolio of clients ranging from large corporates to private businesses.
• Advise on complex VAT matters and work directly with HMRC.
• Identify new opportunities and contribute to team development.

Skills

Solid experience in UK VAT

Up‑to‑date knowledge of VAT legislation

Ability to manage multiple client relationships

Comfortable engaging with HMRC

Proactive mindset

Collaborative approach

CTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

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.

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

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