VAT Senior Manager

Kreston Reeves; England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27.5 days leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working policies

Financial awards based on culture

Private Medical Insurance

Annual flu jab

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a VAT Senior Manager to join their advisory team. This role involves delivering VAT advice to a diverse portfolio of clients, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate has experience in VAT advisory and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.

Qualifications

• A few years’ experience in VAT advisory in a professional services environment.
• Ability to communicate VAT advice simply.
• Proactive approach to managing workload.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality VAT advisory services.
• Build and manage strong client relationships.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Identify new opportunities for business development.
• Lead VAT-related projects across sectors and services.
• Identify new opportunities within existing client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Contribute to sector-focused plans to support growth of the VAT service line.

Skills

VAT advisory experience

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring junior team members

Business development

Collaborative working style

Job description

VAT Senior Manager – Kreston Reeves

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About the role

We are seeking a VAT Senior Manager or a high‑potential Manager ready to step up into a senior role, to join our well‑established VAT team at Kreston Reeves. This is a purely advisory position, focused on delivering VAT advice to a diverse portfolio of clients across key sectors including real estate, manufacturing, international trade, charities and not‑for‑profits, agriculture, finance and insurance, and local authorities. As part of a collaborative team of eight, you will work closely with our VAT Partner and Director to deliver advisory projects, support and develop junior team members, and contribute to the strategic growth of the VAT service line. The role also offers the opportunity to build strong relationships internally and externally, and to play an active part in identifying and developing business opportunities. This role can be based in any of our offices in London, Sussex or Kent, with the expectation of three days in an office per week, one of which will be in London.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality VAT advisory services across a diverse client base – this is not a compliance‑focused role.
• Build and manage strong relationships with both clients and internal teams.
• Support and mentor junior team members, including managing a VAT Senior based in London.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to provide holistic advice and service delivery.
• Lead and contribute to VAT‑related projects, including cross‑sector and cross‑service initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities within existing client relationships and play an active role in business development.
• Contribute to sector‑focused plans to support the strategic growth of the VAT service line.

What we're looking for

• A few years’ experience in VAT advisory is essential, gained in a professional services environment, but can include industry experience.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to communicate VAT advice simply.
• A proactive, self‑sufficient approach to managing your workload and delivering for clients.
• Confidence in mentoring and developing junior team members.
• A commercial mindset with experience in identifying and delivering new opportunities for growth.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative working style.

What we can offer

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
• Leave – 27.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Physical wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values.
• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses.
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family‑friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment.
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes.
• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest‑free season ticket loan (London only), interest‑free car/motorbike loan.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Financial Services, Professional Services, and Accounting

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [e-mail]. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.