VAT Manager

Reference: 4842106Job ID: 5423023Posted: 2026-11-03Closing date: 2027-02-01Location: Manchester, Leeds or NewcastleSalary: Salary DOE (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Accountancy Firms / VAT and Indirect TaxCompany: HaysConsultant: Yasmin VartHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 01612286900Email: Yasmin.

Vart@hays.comYour new companyI’m working with a well-established and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm that is continuing to invest significantly in the growth of its tax offering across the UK. As part of this growth, the firm is looking to appoint a VAT Manager to join its Tax team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced VAT professional who enjoys advisory work and is looking for a role where they can take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and play a part in developing a growing indirect tax offering.

The position can be based from Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle or Glasgow, with flexible and hybrid working available. Your new roleWorking closely with the VAT Senior Manager and wider tax leadership team, you’ll support clients across a variety of sectors with complex VAT and indirect tax matters.

Your responsibilities will include:Managing your own portfolio of VAT advisory projectsSupporting on more complex VAT advisory assignments alongside senior members of the teamActing as a key point of contact for clients and responding to ad hoc VAT queriesIdentifying tax planning and wider advisory opportunities across the client portfolioKeeping up to date with changes in VAT legislation, case law and HMRC guidance, identifying where these could impact clientsManaging projects against agreed timescales and budgetsBuilding strong relationships with colleagues across the wider firm to identify opportunities for VAT supportDeveloping relationships with external intermediaries and contactsSupporting the continued growth and development of the firm's VAT and Indirect Tax offeringContributing towards business development activity and identifying new opportunities within the marketWhat you'll need to succeedAround 5 years' experience within VAT / Indirect TaxStrong VAT advisory experience across a range of clients or sectorsThe confidence to manage your own client projects and provide commercially focused adviceStrong communication and relationship-building skillsA proactive approach to identifying advisory and business development opportunitiesAn interest in contributing towards the growth of a developing VAT practiceMost importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys working closely with clients and wants the opportunity to have a genuine influence on the continued development of the team.

What you'll get in returnCompetitive salaryFlexible and hybrid workingCompetitive annual leave with the option to purchase up to 5 additional daysEmployer pension contributionsLife assurance at 4x salaryIncome protectionHealth cash planEmployee Assistance ProgrammePaid professional membership feesInvestment in ongoing CPD and professional developmentEmployee referral and client introduction schemesGenuine opportunities to progress as the tax offering continues to growWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this VAT Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4842106 - Yasmin Vart

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