Senior VAT Manager

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing global business services provider is seeking an experienced Senior VAT Manager in Leeds. This role involves delivering high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with internal teams and clients. Ideal candidates will have extensive VAT experience, solid technical skills, and the ability to mentor junior team members. The position offers a hybrid work model, a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and excellent benefits including private medical cover and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Bonus

25 days holiday + option to buy additional leave

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension up to 10%

Private medical, dental and critical illness cover

Access to excellent learning and development platforms

Qualifications

• Extensive VAT experience, covering both compliance and advisory.
• Strong technical ability with confidence in interpreting VAT legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical VAT advice on complex domestic and international matters.
• Managing and delivering end-to-end VAT advisory projects.
• Overseeing VAT compliance activity and month-end reporting.
• Supporting VAT audits, HMRC enquiries and disclosures.
• Monitoring VAT legislation changes and advising senior stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Managing VAT obligations for both the business and its clients.
• Supporting with onboarding new entities.
• Leading, developing and mentoring junior team members.
• Acting as a trusted contact for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Technical VAT advice

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

ACA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior VAT Manager |Leeds - Hybrid |£75,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Marks Sattin are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing, technology driven global business services provider. The company is aiming for significant expansion over the next three years and is seeking talented professionals to support this growth.

They are looking to appoint a Senior VAT Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced VAT specialist to take on a broad advisory and leadership role supporting both the business and a wide range of external clients.

The Role

Working as part of an established UK VAT team and collaborating with colleagues across the UK, Europe and the US, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services across multiple jurisdictions.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities:

• Providing technical VAT advice on complex domestic and international matters
• Managing and delivering end-to-end VAT advisory projects
• Overseeing VAT compliance activity and month-end reporting
• Supporting VAT audits, HMRC enquiries and disclosures
• Monitoring VAT legislation changes and advising senior stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
• Managing VAT obligations for both the business and its clients
• Supporting with onboarding new entities, including potential overseas exposure
• Leading, developing and mentoring junior team members
• Acting as a trusted contact for internal stakeholders and multinational clients

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent)
• Extensive VAT experience, covering both compliance and advisory
• Strong technical ability with confidence in interpreting VAT legislation
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships

Benefits

• Bonus
• 25 days holiday + option to buy additional leave
• Wellbeing and mental health benefitsMatched pension up to 10%
• Private medical, dental and critical illness cover
• Access to excellent learning and development platforms

If you're an experienced VAT professional looking for a new challenge in a growing, ambitious organisation, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact Aleksandra Taranovskaja for a confidential discussion.

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