Indirect Tax Senior Manager

Hays Taxation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Indirect Tax Advisor to join their progressive team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with a renowned Partner, providing high-quality tax advice to a diverse client base. You'll have the chance to engage directly with clients, mentor junior team members, and contribute to business development efforts. With a strong focus on career growth and a collaborative culture, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to excel in their tax career while enjoying a flexible work-life balance. If you're ready to make an impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Modern collaborative offices

Career development plan

Close-knit company culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality indirect tax services.
• Experience in managing VAT compliance and client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide indirect tax advisory services to various clients.
• Support the Partner in driving the VAT practice forward.

Skills

Indirect Tax Knowledge

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring and Training

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Tax Qualification

Tools

Digital Compliance Tools

Job description

Your new company
We are working with a market-leading and progressive PE-backed firm, who are on an exciting growth strategy through acquisition and talent attraction and development, which in time could open up further national opportunities. This firm works with an enviable list of fast-paced, industry-leading entrepreneurial clients, where you will be tasked with identifying business opportunities and areas to cross-sell other services from within the firm.

Your new role
Your role would be number two to the Partner, a highly recognised name in the market, in a team which has achieved strong double-digit fee growth YOY, where you will be providing Indirect Tax advice to a broad range of clients, helping them achieve their commercial objectives. This client base is a range of North West based businesses and some clients from across the UK.

• Providing indirect tax advisory services to a variety of clients
• Supporting the Partner and wider Tax team in driving the VAT practice forward
• Identifying new verticals
• Supporting team members in delivering client projects.
• Engaging in day-to-day, direct contact with clients from day 1 to develop long-lasting, positive relationships.
• End-to-end VAT advice that solves pressing client matters
• Mentoring and developing others within the team
• Identifying opportunities to implement and develop technology solutions for compliance and advisory projects
• An interest in, or already experienced in, business development and networking across the region

What you'll need to succeed

• Broad Indirect Tax knowledge and a proven track record of high-quality service delivery
• A commitment to growing with the business and developing people, providing on-the-job training and mentoring to the juniors coming through in the team
• Working with clients to identify issues and opportunities to enhance their Indirect Tax processes.
• A desire to learn and deliver quality work to build the firm's reputation
• The ability to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines, and monitor your own budget, as well as the teams in time / dependent on your experience
• Collaboration is key, both within the wider tax team and across the wider firm
• Experience managing VAT compliance WIP and being responsible for a portfolio of VAT compliance clients
• Strong awareness of digitalisation and how technology can be utilised to drive efficiencies, productivity and profitability

What you'll get in return
You will receive an ongoing career development plan from day 1, and due to the growth opportunities available within this team, this role will allow you the ability to excel in your career to achieve your career aspirations - this firm has a track record of progressing senior hires into Director / Partner roles.
Whilst a curious and entrepreneurial business, this firm offers a close-knit and family culture feel and offers the flexibility to all staff to make your work-life balance reflective of what's important to you.

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Modern offices offer a collaborative work environment, including desk spaces, standing desks, booths, and formal and informal settings.
• An amazing culture, open and honest, with access to senior people at all levels

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.