VAT Manager

Job Description This is a confidential job opportunity - please do not apply to the role or share with others unless the applicant holds solid VAT experience within a UK practice environment. VAT Manager Hybrid Central  LondonTPF Recruitment is working with a leading top 20 accountancy firm in London that is looking for an experienced UK VAT Specialist to join their growing team.

The firm is part of a global network and is recognised for its high-quality services in audit, tax, advisory, and risk. With a diverse and expanding portfolio of clients across various sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing VAT services and managing client relationships.

About the Role:

The firm’s UK VAT & Customs Duty team has seen consistent growth and success, and they are looking for a VAT Manager to join their London office. This role involves working closely with VAT unit partners and local office partners to provide expert VAT advice to a diverse range of clients, including those in property, construction, retail, manufacturing, and tech & media.

As a senior VAT resource in the office, you will also have line management responsibilities for a pre-manager level VAT specialist and support from a national VAT unit. This position offers the potential for career progression, with the opportunity to move into a director or even partnership role for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide VAT advice on corporate matters across a variety of industries.

Build and maintain trusted client relationships, becoming a key advisor to the firm’s portfolio of clients.

Offer technical VAT support to other service lines within the firm, such as outsourced tax and accounting services.

Lead efforts in marketing and business development, helping to raise the profile of the firm’s VAT services both regionally and nationally.

Manage and develop junior staff, with the potential for further recruitment as the VAT business expands.

Requirements Experienced UK VAT generalist with strong technical knowledge of corporate VAT matters.

Proven experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Marketing and business development experience to promote VAT services and the firm's reputation.

Strong people development and leadership skills, including managing junior staff and fostering their growth.

Experience across a diverse portfolio including property, construction, retail, manufacturing, and tech & media would be beneficial.

Benefits National health plans, including medical, dental, and vision

Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts

Life and disability insurance

Accident and hospital confinement coverage

Well-being portal with incentives

Access to behavioural health resources and 24/7 counselling support

Employee assistance and health advocacy program

Inclusive fertility and family-building benefits

Domestic partner benefits

Contact Andy Irvine to apply
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Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).Job Information Job  Date Opened 20/02/2026 Job Type Full time Industry
-VAT Salary 65, City London Province City of London Country United Kingdom Postal Code EC4M 1AA