VAT Senior Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking a VAT Senior Manager in Manchester to lead VAT advisory services for top-tier clients. This role offers exceptional career progression and opportunities to collaborate in a supportive and innovative environment. The position promises autonomy and a focus on business development, appealing to ambitious professionals looking to make significant impacts within a growing firm.

Benefits

Career acceleration in a supportive environment

Flexible working options

Structured development frameworks

Recognition and reward programs

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High level of UK VAT expertise with current technical knowledge.
• Proven client management capabilities.
• Ambition to build something significant.

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT advisory services for prestigious clients.
• Manage relationships with senior client stakeholders and HMRC.
• Collaborate with specialist teams for broader business solutions.
• Identify and develop new service opportunities.

Skills

VAT expertise

Client management

Business development

Proactive client management

Job description

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VAT Senior Manager | Top 10 Accountancy Firm | Hybrid | Exceptional Career Progression | Supportive Team

Why this opportunity is different:
Genuine progression potential - This isn't a top-heavy team. Real opportunities to advance quickly with direct partner access and mentorship from an approachable, highly-regarded practice leader.
Your role: Lead VAT advisory services for prestigious clients including FTSE100, FTSE250, AIM-listed, and private equity backed businesses. You'll manage your own portfolio while driving business development in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
What makes this team special:

• Lean structure - Clear pathway to promotion without stacked grades above you
• Approachable leadership - Work directly with a partner known for developing talent
• Diverse client base - FTSE giants to dynamic private companies across all sectors and the ability to specialise if you would so desire
• Autonomy with support - Manage your workload while receiving strategic guidance
• Business development focus - Full support to build your commercial profile

Key responsibilities:

• Manage direct relationships with senior client stakeholders and HMRC
• Identify and develop new service opportunities within existing client base
• Collaborate on wider business solutions with specialist teams
• Drive practice growth through proactive client management
• Significant UK VAT expertise with current technical knowledge
• Proven client management and business development capabilities
• HMRC correspondence and enquiry management experience
• Ambition to build something significant

What you get:

• Career acceleration in a supportive, non-hierarchical environment
• Agile working - flexibility to work in ways that suit you
• Recognition and reward - contributions valued and celebrated
• Structured development - clear frameworks for career progression
• Competitive package - excellent salary plus comprehensive benefits

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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