VAT Manager - Birmingham

PRO TAX; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Exposure to corporate transactions

Leadership and team development

Clear progression within a growing VAT

Job summary

PRO TAX is seeking a VAT Manager in Birmingham to lead a varied VAT advisory portfolio for corporate clients within a growing indirect tax team. You will manage engagements from start to finish, including exposure to transactions, restructures and HMRC interactions, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the firm’s growth.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear progression path, and strong learning opportunities in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong UK VAT experience, ideally gained within practice or professional services.
• Experience managing VAT advisory projects and client engagements.
• Technical knowledge across a broad range of VAT matters.
• Experience supporting clients through HMRC enquiries and disclosures.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a varied portfolio of VAT advisory engagements for corporate clients.
• Work on corporate transactions, restructures and VAT disclosures.
• Provide VAT process reviews and advisory support on complex matters.
• Develop junior team members and contribute to practice growth.
• Own client relationships and manage projects end-to-end.

Skills

VAT advisory

Stakeholder management

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Multi-project handling

Job description

VAT Manager | Birmingham | Advisory-Focused VAT Role

Hybrid Working | Corporate VAT Advisory | Clear Progression

I'm working with a leading top 20 accountancy and advisory firm to recruit a VAT Manager into its growing indirect tax team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced VAT professional looking for a role with a strong advisory focus, exposure to complex client work and the chance to take ownership of relationships and projects from start to finish.

The Opportunity

You'll lead a varied portfolio of VAT advisory engagements, working with corporate clients across a range of sectors on both day-to-day VAT matters and complex projects.

The role offers exposure to corporate transactions, business restructures, HMRC enquiries, disclosures and VAT process reviews, while also providing the opportunity to develop junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

What You'll Need

• Strong UK VAT experience, ideally gained within practice or professional services
• Experience managing VAT advisory projects and client engagements
• Technical knowledge across a broad range of VAT matters
• Experience supporting clients through HMRC enquiries and disclosures
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff

Benefits

• Broad mix of VAT advisory work
• Exposure to corporate transactions and restructuring projects
• Strong client ownership and autonomy
• Leadership and team development responsibilities
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Clear progression within a growing VAT team

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.