Senior Manager VAT

Ambition; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Generous holiday

Professional development

Referral bonus £200

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a Senior VAT Manager to join its growing professional services tax practice in the UK. You will manage a portfolio of VAT clients, deliver compliant and advisory services, and coach junior staff.

You’ll lead complex advisory projects, build senior client relationships, contribute to business development, and work in a hybrid environment with strong progression opportunities. ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent qualifications are preferred; significant VAT experience and excellent

Qualifications

• Significant VAT advisory experience.
• Experience delivering both compliance and advisory services.
• Strong client relationship management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of VAT clients delivering compliance and advisory services.
• Act as trusted adviser on complex VAT issues and commercial challenges.
• Lead and support technically challenging consultancy assignments.
• Build and maintain client relationships to identify expansion opportunities.
• Coach and develop junior team members and manage performance.

Skills

VAT advisory

Client relationship management

People management

Portfolio management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking to take the next step in your VAT career with a growing professional services firm? This is an opportunity to join an established VAT team where you'll work closely with a diverse client base, lead complex advisory projects, and play a key role in developing both clients and colleagues.

You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, provide technical VAT advice across a range of sectors, and work alongside senior leadership to identify opportunities for growth. The role offers a strong mix of advisory work, client relationship management, team leadership, and business development.

The Role

As a Senior VAT Manager, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of VAT clients, delivering both compliance and advisory services.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients, helping them navigate complex VAT issues and wider commercial challenges.
• Lead and support technically challenging consultancy and advisory assignments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services and add value.
• Take ownership of client service delivery, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Support and develop junior team members through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Collaborate with colleagues across tax and advisory teams to deliver joined-up client solutions.
• Contribute to business development activities, networking initiatives, and profile-raising opportunities.
• Help generate new business through existing client relationships, referrals, and market engagement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant professional standards, internal procedures, and tax legislation.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant VAT experience gained within practice, industry, or a combination of both.
• Strong technical VAT knowledge with the ability to advise on complex issues.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and overseeing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• A proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
• Previous people management experience, including coaching and developing junior team members.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business growth.
• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.

What's On Offer

In return, you can expect:

• Exposure to a broad range of VAT advisory and compliance work.
• The opportunity to work directly with senior decision-makers and business owners.
• A clear route for career progression within a growing tax practice.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Excellent holiday allowance, with options to purchase additional leave.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• A range of additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.

• If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced VAT professional who enjoys building client relationships, developing people, and delivering high-quality technical advice while playing a meaningful role in the continued growth of a successful tax practice.