VAT Director

VAT Senior Manager / Director

Manchester or Leeds

£70,000 - £105,000 (+ Bonus)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced VAT professional to join a leading UK accountancy firm at Director or Senior Manager level, with a clear and achievable pathway to Partner. This Top 15 Firm combines the strength and credibility of a top-tier practice with a genuinely collaborative and people-focused culture. Join a high-performing and growing tax function where VAT plays a critical role in delivering complex, high-value advisory work.

• Clear and supported pathway to Partnership, with a track record of promoting from within and investing in long-term career development.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile advisory projects.
• Collaborative, partner-led culture with open access to leadership and a strong emphasis on teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Advises clients across sectors including landed estates and rural businesses, non‑profit organisations, financial services firms, international trade businesses, and commercial and residential property clients. The team also advises several major UK landed estates on complex VAT matters.

• Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality VAT advisory services.
• Strong project and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills and a client‑centric approach.
• Commercial mindset, with confidence and interest in business development and contributing to growth initiatives.

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