VAT Senior Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a VAT Senior Manager to lead VAT advisory services for prestigious clients. You will manage your own portfolio in a hybrid environment and collaborate with a supportive team focused on business development. Requirements include significant UK VAT expertise and proven client management capabilities. This position offers competitive compensation and exceptional career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive package

Structured development

Agile working

Recognition and reward

Qualifications

• Significant UK VAT expertise with current technical knowledge.
• Proven client management and business development capabilities.
• Experience in managing HMRC correspondence and enquiries.
• Ambition to build something significant.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert VAT advice across complex, multi-sector client portfolio.
• 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.

Skills

UK VAT expertise

Client management

Business development

HMRC correspondence

Job description

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:

• Provide expert VAT advice across complex, multi-sector client portfolio
• 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

Essential experience:

• 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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