VAT Senior Manager

Position: VAT Senior Manager (Permanent)
We are recruiting a VAT Senior Manager to join a growing indirect tax team within a top-40 accountancy practice operating across London and the South of England. This is a newly created, pivotal role offering the opportunity to help shape and grow a dynamic VAT advisory function, with flexible location and working options.
The role may involve travel between regional offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide VAT advisory services across a broad range of UK indirect tax matters.

• Conduct VAT health checks and system reviews to ensure client compliance and efficiency.

• Manage and deliver VAT advisory projects, ensuring technical excellence and commercial outcomes.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for further work.

• Review VAT returns and oversee delivery to high technical standards.

• Liaise and negotiate with HMRC on behalf of clients.

• Contribute to business development, cross-selling, and the wider growth of the VAT offering.

• Support internal training and provide VAT guidance to colleagues.

Candidate Requirements

• Circa 5 years’ UK VAT advisory experience in practice.

• CTA (VAT) qualified or equivalent preferred.

• Strong technical VAT knowledge with proven client advisory experience.

• Commercially minded with experience managing projects and developing client relationships.

• Confident communicator with strong IT and organisational skills.

• Full UK driving licence due to multi-site travel.

Employment Details & Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) with flexible hours around core hours (10am–4pm).

• 25 days holiday plus flexible options and a dedicated Wellbeing Day.

• Management Development Programme and regular recognition awards.

• Comprehensive benefits including EAP, wellbeing platform, Health Cash Plan, pension, EV scheme, Cycle to Work, life assurance, and referral bonuses.

• Opportunity to play a key role in building a growing VAT advisory team.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note:

Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful