Senior VAT Advisory Lead — Regional Growth & Client Impact

Bishop Fleming UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Simply Health cashback plan

Job summary

Bishop Fleming is seeking a VAT Senior Manager in Birmingham to lead the regional VAT offering and drive business development for a growing West Midlands presence. The role focuses on VAT advisory for corporates, international clients, charities and public sector bodies, including cross-border issues, M&A, and property VAT.

You will oversee a VAT team, develop specialist areas, and work towards progression to Director within a modern, flexible firm.

Qualifications

• Extensive VAT advisory experience, ideally in practice or HMRC environments.
• CTA qualification ideal but not essential.
• Proven track record in growing fee income and managing client portfolios across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Advising UK and international clients on VAT and indirect tax implications of international trade.
• Advising education and public sector clients on VAT liabilities and recovery including partial exemption.
• Analyzing VAT implications of property transactions and developments.
• Managing client relationships and expectations.
• Scoping proposals, monitoring budgets and billing.
• Communicating VAT developments via articles, webinars, and social media.
• Contributing to business development and sector groups such as Manufacturing, Education, Real Estate.

Skills

VAT experience

CTA qualification

Business development

People management

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Education

CTA qualification

Job description

Bishop Fleming is seeking a VAT Senior Manager in Birmingham to lead the regional VAT offering and drive business development for a growing West Midlands presence. The role focuses on VAT advisory for corporates, international clients, charities and public sector bodies, including cross-border issues, M&A, and property VAT.

You will oversee a VAT team, develop specialist areas, and work towards progression to Director within a modern, flexible firm.