Indirect Tax Associate Director

Pro-Tax; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 10 accountancy firm in Manchester seeks an Indirect Tax Associate Director to oversee their new Indirect Tax function. This role involves leading a regional tax team, providing top-grade VAT compliance and advisory services, mentoring staff, and contributing to business growth. Candidates should possess solid VAT experience, relevant qualifications, and a strong capability in client relationship management.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Solid VAT/Indirect Tax experience in a professional services firm in the UK.
• Suitably qualified ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA or qualified by experience.
• Experience managing indirect tax teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Indirect Tax function from Manchester.
• Provide VAT compliance & advisory services.
• Develop and mentor junior team members.

Skills

VAT compliance

Indirect Tax advisory

Staff development

Client relationship management

Education

ACA

ACCA

ATT

CTA

Job description

Employer Pro-Tax Location Manchester, Greater Manchester, England Salary GBP85000.00 - GBP100000 per annum + + Benefits Closing date 15 Jun 2025

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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