VAT Manager - Advisory - Hybrid

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading professional services firm as a VAT/Indirect Tax Manager in a hybrid role that emphasizes advisory work over compliance. This position offers a supportive culture with a strong focus on work-life balance, allowing you to manage your own time effectively. You'll deliver tailored VAT advice to a diverse client base, build relationships, and contribute to business development efforts. With opportunities for technical development and career progression, this role is perfect for someone looking to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you're ready for a trusted and challenging role, apply now!

Benefits

Flexible hybrid model

Supportive culture

Opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Experience in VAT advisory roles, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions and advice delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored VAT advice to financial services clients.
• Manage a portfolio and build strong client relationships.
• Support or lead advisory projects and liaise with HMRC.

Skills

VAT advisory experience

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Description: VAT/Indirect Tax Manager (Advisory Hybrid)

London (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days in office)
Highly advisory focus Minimal compliance Excellent work-life balance
Are you a VAT Manager or Assistant Manager looking for more advisory work, greater flexibility, and a genuinely supportive team culture?
We're hiring on behalf of a leading professional services firm with a strong reputation. This is a hybrid role within an established, collaborative VAT team offering broad exposure to complex advisory work across clients - with minimal compliance and no timesheets.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid model - typically 2-3 days in-office
• Almost entirely advisory work - real variety, minimal compliance
• Supportive culture - no micromanagement, real focus on work-life balance
• Highly respected firm - well-established client base with plenty of big names
• Opportunities to grow - contribute to BD, develop technically, and progress

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering tailored VAT advice to FS clients (and occasionally other sectors)
• Managing a portfolio and building strong client relationships
• Supporting or leading advisory projects - reviews, DDs, partial exemption
• Liaising with HMRC on technical matters
• Helping with BD: attending events, preparing marketing material, and leading on pitches

What we're looking for:

• VAT advisory experience
• Strong communicator - clear, client-friendly advice
• Confident managing your own time and client work
• Experience in a professional services firm is ideal
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA) are a plus but not a necessity

Ready for a role where you're trusted, supported, and challenged (in a good way)?

Apply now or message directly to learn more - all enquiries will be handled in confidence.

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