VAT Compliance Manager - Birmingham

Pro-Tax; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a VAT Compliance Manager to manage VAT compliance engagements and deliver high-quality services to clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical VAT knowledge, excellent project management skills, and a focus on client service. This role involves leading a team, monitoring VAT legislation changes, and enhancing compliance through technology. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Solid background in VAT compliance delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end UK VAT compliance engagements.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients.
• Monitor changes in VAT legislation and HMRC guidance.
• Collaborate with technology specialists for compliance delivery.
• Lead, coach, and develop junior team members.

Skills

Strong technical VAT knowledge

Excellent analytical skills

Organisational skills

Project management skills

Clear communication skills

Client service focus

Job description

VAT Compliance Manager – Birmingham

Join this market‑leading indirect tax team at a top UK firm and deliver high‑quality VAT compliance services to a broad portfolio of UK and multinational clients. You will help organisations meet their VAT obligations accurately and efficiently, supporting them through an increasingly complex and fast‑evolving regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end UK VAT compliance engagements, including VAT return preparation and review, reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and providing clear, practical guidance on VAT compliance matters.
• Monitor changes in VAT legislation and HMRC guidance, ensuring compliance processes remain up to date and robust.
• Collaborate with technology and process specialists to enhance compliance delivery through automation and data analytics.
• Lead, coach, and develop junior team members, ensuring high standards of quality, risk management, and client service.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical VAT knowledge with a solid background in VAT compliance delivery.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with a strong focus on client service and quality.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a compliance‑focused environment.
• Interest in technology‑enabled compliance, process improvement, and continuous innovation.

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