VAT Senior Manager

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Belfast is seeking a Senior VAT Manager to provide expert VAT advisory support. The role involves advising local and international clients, managing VAT compliance, and driving business development. Candidates should have strong UK VAT knowledge and staff management experience. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Learning and development opportunities

Internal mentor and buddy system

Personal development programs

Qualifications

• Experienced VAT Consultant at Senior Manager/Associate Director level.
• Strong background in UK VAT regulations and compliance.
• Ability to advise various sectors, including charities and property.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Advise UK and international clients on VAT and indirect tax matters.
• Manage VAT compliance and review submissions for clients.
• Conduct VAT Due Diligence for high-value transactions.
• Communicate VAT developments and manage client expectations.
• Involve in business development activities within the tax team.

Skills

Strong UK VAT technical knowledge

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience managing a diverse VAT portfolio

Staff management experience

Job description

VAT Senior Manager

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Belfast

Description

We are looking for an experienced and qualified VAT Consultant Senior Manager / Associate Director level depending on level of experience to provide advisory support to our wide-ranging client base.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering expert VAT technical support to our local partners and clients. You’ll not only ensure compliance but also drive growth through business development, networking, and cultivating strong relationships with other professionals. This is a client-facing role with opportunities to advise a diverse range of sectors, offering scope for both strategic VAT planning and hands-on compliance work.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising UK and international clients on VAT and other indirect tax matters.
• Advising charities and other not for profit clients on VAT liability, VAT recovery, business / non-business and partial exemption.
• Advising on property transactions and providing ad hoc advisory support to clients.
• Carrying out VAT Due Diligence assignments for a wide range of high-value transactions.
• Undertaking health checks and VAT reviews.
• Managing and overseeing VAT compliance undertaken by the business, reviewing VAT returns due for submission on behalf of clients.
• Communicating key VAT developments internally and externally.
• Managing client relationships and expectations.
• Contributing to business development activities and becoming actively involved in the Tax team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong UK VAT technical knowledge.
• Experience of working within VAT gained from either practice or HMRC environment.
• Experience of managing a diverse portfolio of VAT clients across multiple sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels.
• Staff management experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including access to our employee benefits hub, with resources on health and financial well-being as well as lifestyle savings
• Working in an environment that fosters learning and development
• Internal mentor and buddy system to support you through your career journey
• Personal development programs to facilitate career growth, alongside practical, on-the-job training.