Senior VAT Manager

Overview

We are looking for a VAT Senior Manager to lead and expand our VAT offering in the West Midlands. The role involves client ownership, business development, building relationships, and growing the VAT team.

• Advising UK and international clients on the VAT and other indirect tax implications of international trade
• Advising education and public sector clients on VAT liability of income and VAT recovery, including partial exemption and business/non‑business
• Analysing the VAT implications of residential and commercial property transactions and developments
• Managing client relationships and expectations
• Scoping project proposals, monitoring budgets and billing
• Communicating key VAT developments internally and externally through articles, webinars and social media
• Contributing to business development activities and participating in our key sector groups such as Manufacturing, Education and Real Estate

• Extensive VAT experience gained from an accountancy practice or HMRC environment. CTA qualification is desirable but not essential
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of VAT clients across multiple sectors with a proven track record of growing fee revenues
• Experience advising on customs duty considerations alongside VAT would be beneficial
• Examples of successful business development activity led
• People management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable rapport with people at all levels
• A strong desire to contribute to the overall success of Bishop Fleming

• Extra time off at Christmas – we close between Christmas and New Year in addition to your annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid and flexible working
• A contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
• Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect, and where differences are understood and celebrated.