Indirect Tax Manager (Advisory) Southampton

Pro-Tax; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO TAX in Southampton is seeking an Indirect Tax Advisory Manager to deliver UK and international VAT advisory services with a hybrid working pattern. You will lead on complex projects, advise on VAT risk, and manage HMRC interactions, becoming a trusted adviser to a diverse client base.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to business development, and have clear progression toward Senior Manager and beyond in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering UK VAT advisory services across diverse clients.
• Proven ability to provide practical, commercial VAT guidance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke UK and international VAT advisory services.
• Lead on complex projects including transactions, restructures and cross-border trade.
• Advise clients on VAT risk and efficiency improvements.
• Manage HMRC enquiries and resolve VAT issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as trusted adviser.
• Coach junior team members and review their work.
• Support business development through proposals and networking.

Skills

Indirect tax advisory

VAT technical knowledge

Client relationships

Leadership & mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA qualification

Job description

Indirect Tax Advisory ManagerLocation: Southampton | Hybrid Working

The Role

• Delivering bespoke UK and international VAT advisory services to a diverse client base.
• Leading on complex projects including transactions, restructures, property VAT and cross-border trade.
• Advising clients on managing VAT risk and identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Managing HMRC enquiries and resolving technical VAT issues.
• Building and developing strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Coaching and developing junior team members while reviewing their work.
• Supporting business development through networking, proposals and identifying opportunities for growth.

About You

• ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong Indirect Tax advisory experience gained within practice or industry.
• Excellent UK VAT technical knowledge with the ability to provide practical, commercial advice.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory projects.
• Strong communication, leadership and business development skills.

What's on Offer?

• A highly advisory-focused role with exposure to complex, high-value work.
• The opportunity to work closely with Partners on strategic client projects.
• Clear progression towards Senior Manager and beyond.
• Hybrid and flexible working, a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.