VAT Manager

iMultiply; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced VAT Manager to join its dynamic tax team in Edinburgh. This role involves leading VAT advisory projects, providing technical guidance, and managing client relationships. Strong VAT expertise and experience in team management are essential. The firm fosters a culture of development and encourages applicants who may not meet all requirements to apply. A competitive salary and benefits are offered along with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven VAT expertise and ability to deliver outstanding client service.
• Experience in managing and coaching teams.
• Strong alignment with organisational purpose and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality VAT advisory projects.
• Provide technical guidance on VAT compliance, planning, and structuring.
• Review complex VAT compliance work and ensure exceptional standards.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Manage client relationships and deliver proactive advice.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to process improvements and foster a positive team culture.

Skills

VAT compliance

Client relationship management

Team coaching

Business development

Education

ATT, CTA, or CA qualification

Job description

VAT Manager (Compliance & Advisory)

Location : Edinburgh (with flexible working options)

Salary : Competitive + Benefits

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced and motivated VAT Manager to join its dynamic tax team – one of the largest outside the Big Four in Scotland.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and challenging assignments, collaborate with experts across the firm, and play a key role in delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality VAT advisory projects, including land & property, international transactions, partial exemption, and diligence work.
• Provide technical guidance on VAT compliance, planning, and structuring.
• Review complex VAT compliance work and ensure exceptional standards.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities to drive growth.
• Manage client relationships and deliver proactive, high-quality advice.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to process improvements and foster a positive team culture.

Candidate Profile

• Strong alignment with organisational purpose and values.
• Proven VAT expertise and ability to deliver outstanding client service.
• Experience in managing and coaching teams.
• ATT, CTA, or CA qualification desirable – but not essential if relevant experience is demonstrated.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth