Senior VAT Leader: UK & Europe Compliance & Strategy

Liberty Blume; Bradford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

25 days annual leave + buy 5 days

Matched pension up to 10%

Life assurance & income protection

Employee discounts

Job summary

Liberty Blume in Bradford/Leeds is seeking a Senior VAT Tax Manager to lead VAT compliance and performance across UK and European entities. You will report to the Blume Tax Director, own complex VAT workstreams and translate business changes into compliant processes.

The role requires a professional tax qualification, extensive VAT advisory experience, and strong stakeholder management. You'll oversee timely returns, support ERP and tax engine implementations, and develop the VAT team.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy or tax qualification required.
• Extensive VAT advisory experience across UK/Europe.
• Experience with VAT returns and filings.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior VAT guidance and lead high-quality compliance delivery.
• Oversee VAT return preparation and timely filing across entities.
• Maintain a robust VAT compliance framework and controls.
• Coordinate VAT projects, audits, and disclosures.
• Lead onboarding of new customers, entities, and jurisdictions.
• Develop junior team members and provide technical training.

Skills

VAT advisory

Tax compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Excel skills

Presentational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA (professional tax qualification)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Liberty Blume in Bradford/Leeds is seeking a Senior VAT Tax Manager to lead VAT compliance and performance across UK and European entities. You will report to the Blume Tax Director, own complex VAT workstreams and translate business changes into compliant processes.

The role requires a professional tax qualification, extensive VAT advisory experience, and strong stakeholder management. You'll oversee timely returns, support ERP and tax engine implementations, and develop the VAT team.