Senior Manager, Indirect Tax (VAT)

Broadgate; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager for their Indirect Tax (VAT) team in the UK. This role involves leading complex VAT advisory engagements, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. You will have the opportunity for flexible working conditions and be part of a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of VAT experience and strong business development skills. Competitive salary and career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in VAT/Indirect Tax, ideally within professional services.
• Strong advisory background with exposure to client-facing projects.
• Confident in business development and growing client relationships.
• Experienced in managing and mentoring a team.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex VAT advisory engagements across diverse sectors.
• Drive business development, leveraging existing client relationships and networks.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level team members.
• Ensure high-quality client delivery across advisory and compliance matters.
• Keep up to date with VAT legislation and provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Influence team strategy and support the growth of the VAT service line.

Skills

VAT advisory

Client relationship management

Business development

Team management and mentoring

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Manager – Indirect Tax (VAT)

UK-Based | Professional Services | Hybrid/Remote

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading professional services firm for a Senior Manager within Indirect Tax (VAT). This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced VAT professional to take a leadership role, driving advisory projects, managing client relationships, and contributing to business growth across the UK.

About the Role

As a Senior Manager in the Indirect Tax team, you will:

• Lead complex VAT advisory engagements across diverse sectors
• Drive business development, leveraging existing client relationships and networks
• Support, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level team members
• Ensure high-quality client delivery across advisory and compliance matters
• Keep up to date with VAT legislation and provide strategic guidance to clients
• Influence team strategy and support the growth of the VAT service line

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role offering autonomy, career progression, and the chance to make a tangible difference within a collaborative team.

About You

• 7+ years’ experience in VAT/Indirect Tax, ideally within professional services
• Strong advisory background with exposure to client-facing projects
• Confident in business development and growing client relationships
• Experienced in managing and mentoring a team
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Why This Role Stands Out

• Take a leadership position within a growing VAT team
• Flexible/remote working options across the UK
• Exposure to challenging and varied advisory work
• Opportunity to shape team strategy and drive business growth
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Professional Services and Financial Services