VAT Director

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced VAT Director to lead Advisory services in Manchester. The role involves providing high-level VAT advisory services to SMEs and Owner Managed businesses across various sectors, including property and financial services. The ideal candidate should be CTA qualified and have significant experience in VAT and Indirect Tax advisory, with a focus on business development and client engagement. This is a unique opportunity to further develop the VAT offerings in a respected firm.

Qualifications

• CTA qualified VAT professional at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level.
• Proven experience in VAT and Indirect Tax advisory.
• Experience in property, manufacturing, consumer goods, or financial services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical VAT advice and support to clients.
• Lead the Indirect Tax advisory services within the portfolio.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities.

Skills

VAT advisory services

Business development

Client engagement

Education

CTA qualification

Job description

Overview

VAT Director – Manchester. Our client, one of the UK's most respected Professional Services Firms, is seeking an experienced VAT Senior Manager or Director to lead Advisory services and expand Indirect Tax offerings in the Manchester area.

The role focuses on providing high level VAT advisory services to an interesting portfolio of Owner Managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients across sectors including property & construction, manufacturing, consumer goods, natural resources, professional partnerships and financial services.

Our client is looking for an experienced VAT professional (CTA qualified) at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level who has the potential to further develop the VAT & Indirect Tax offering. The role involves more than delivery; there is significant exposure to marketing and business development, client alerts, thought leadership, and speaking at events.

The Manchester office is commutable from areas across Greater Manchester and surrounding areas including Bolton, Burnley, Warrington, Stockport, Oldham, and Wigan.

For further information on this role please contact Richard Clark at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / Mobile: [phone].

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Responsibilities

• Provide technical VAT advice and support to clients, often with professional staff, verbally and in writing; apply complex, specialist advice to deliver innovative value-add solutions.
• Lead the Indirect Tax advisory services within the portfolio, with potential to develop the offer across targeted sectors.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities, including client alerts, thought leadership, events and webinars.
• Collaborate with other professionals and support teams to deliver high-quality advisory outcomes.

Qualifications

• CTA-qualified VAT professional at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level.
• Proven experience in VAT and Indirect Tax advisory, with ability to lead client engagements and develop service offerings.
• Sector experience in property & construction, manufacturing, consumer goods, natural resources, professional partnerships or financial services is advantageous.

Location & Contact

The role is based in Manchester; relocation is not specified. For more information, please contact Richard Clark at Clark Wood.