Tax Manager

Tax Manager Are you a VAT and Indirect Tax specialist ready to take the next step in your career?

Would you like to join a progressive and people-focused accountancy firm where your technical expertise and client insight can make a real impact?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Tax Manager (VAT & Indirect Tax) to join a respected and expanding accountancy and advisory firm in Newcastle. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of clients, deliver expert VAT advice, and work on complex, high-value projects alongside a collaborative national tax team.

As Tax Manager (VAT & Indirect Tax), you’ll provide high-quality technical advice and compliance support to clients across a range of industries. You’ll manage day-to-day client relationships, lead advisory assignments, and play an important role in supporting the growth of the firm’s VAT and Indirect Tax offering across the North East.

• Managing a portfolio of VAT and indirect tax clients, ensuring excellent service delivery
• Providing technical VAT advice on a range of matters including land and property transactions, cross-border trade, and partial exemption
• Leading and supporting advisory projects including acquisitions, restructures, and due diligence work
• Reviewing VAT compliance and helping clients manage VAT risk and efficiency
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients and handling enquiries or disputes
• Building and maintaining trusted client relationships, offering clear and commercial advice
• Assisting in the development and training of junior team members
• Collaborating with other teams and departments across the firm to identify cross-service opportunities

You’ll be a proactive, confident VAT professional who enjoys variety, challenge, and client interaction.

You will:

• Be CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified
  , or have equivalent VAT-focused experience.
• Have at least 5 years’ experience in VAT or indirect tax within practice or HMRC.
• Possess strong technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation and international VAT principles.
• Be commercially aware and confident delivering practical, business-led tax solutions.
• Have experience managing your own portfolio of clients and advisory projects.
• Be an excellent communicator, capable of explaining complex issues clearly.
• Be highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Experience with land and property VAT, partial exemption, and cross-border VAT would be particularly valuable.

This well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm offers a full range of audit, accounting, tax, and business services to clients across the UK. Known for its strong regional presence and national reach, the firm combines technical excellence with a friendly, people-focused culture.

You’ll join a supportive and collaborative tax team within the firm’s Newcastle office — an environment that values professional development, flexibility, and long-term career growth.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging VAT assignments
• Clear and achievable progression to Senior Manager and Director level
• Ongoing CPD and support for professional development
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working culture
• Modern systems and a genuine commitment to work-life balance

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious VAT and Indirect Tax specialist looking to expand their advisory experience and take ownership of a growing service area. You’ll have autonomy, client exposure, and the backing of a respected firm with a national reputation for quality.

If you’re looking for a role that combines technical challenge, leadership, and professional growth, this could be your perfect next move.