Senior Manager​/Associate Director - VAT

Senior Manager / Associate Director - VAT | Top 10 Firm | Newcastle upon Tyne

Are you a high‑caliber corporate tax or VAT consulting specialist looking to step into an influential leadership position where you can directly shape client strategy and mentor a dedicated team? This is your opportunity to leverage your technical expertise within an ambitious, rapidly expanding environment, providing commercially driven VAT solutions to a diverse client base that ranges from fast‑growing entrepreneurial businesses to high‑net‑worth individuals.

This Top 10 accountancy firm has built a prestigious reputation for the quality of service it provides to its client base, including fast‑growing entrepreneurial and private clients. The firm's clients span dynamic industries such as e‑commerce, media, property, manufacturing, financial services, and the charitable sector, with many maintaining a strong international presence. To deliver the premier service their clients expect, they cultivate an empowering and supportive work environment.

They are scaled to compete effectively with the UK’s top firms, yet structured to ensure you remain part of a friendly, enthusiastic team where people actively connect across the business.

• Lead and manage a dedicated team of VAT professionals, providing ongoing mentorship and technical guidance to develop their skills and long‑term career expertise.
• Oversee complex VAT projects and technical advisory engagements, ensuring exceptional quality deliverables and optimal client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement commercial VAT strategies designed to minimise tax liabilities and maximise financial efficiency for your clients.
• Conduct thorough quality control reviews of complex VAT returns, ensuring absolute accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provide expert, face‑to‑face advice on intricate domestic and international VAT matters to multinational corporations and high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Stay ahead of shifting UK and international VAT legislation, proactively communicating business implications to both clients and your internal team.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with other internal tax, corporate finance, and advisory teams to deliver comprehensive, multi‑disciplinary client solutions.
• Drive business development initiatives forward, leading proposal writing, pitches, and new client presentations to support office growth.

• Competitive salary aligned with senior‑ranking market rates.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance cover.
• Fully funded financial training and support towards professional qualifications.
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Shared parental leave programme.