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Senior VAT Manager

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VAT Senior Manager / Birmingham / £75,000-£95,000
Why apply for this role?
- Clear pathway to Director within a fast-growing VAT practice
- Work exclusively on high-value VAT advisory assignments
- Broad client base including corporates, international businesses and public sector organisations
- Play a key role in business development and practice growth
- Hybrid and flexible working within an award-winning firm
"I'm working with a leading accountancy and advisory firm looking to recruit a VAT Senior Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for either an experienced Senior Manager or a high-performing VAT Manager ready for the next step, offering a clear route to Director and the chance to play a key role in the continued expansion of a highly successful VAT practice."
About the Job
Working closely with the VAT Partner and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing VAT advisory services to UK and international clients across a wide range of sectors
- Advising on complex matters including property VAT, international trade, partial exemption and M&A transactions
- Managing a portfolio of clients and building long-term trusted relationships
- Leading business development initiatives and identifying new opportunities for growth
- Managing project scoping, budgets and billing processes
- Representing the VAT team through technical content, webinars and client-facing events
- Mentoring and developing junior team members while supporting wider team growth
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Previous Experience
- Extensive VAT experience gained within practice, industry or HMRC
- Current VAT Manager or VAT Senior Manager with strong advisory expertise
- CTA qualified preferred, although not essential
- Experience managing a varied portfolio of VAT clients
- Strong business development and client relationship management skills
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Excellent communication, commercial awareness and stakeholder management abilities


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Why Join?
- Clear progression pathway to Director
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Award-winning culture recognised as a Great Place to Work
- Excellent development, mentoring and career progression opportunities
For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career, get in touch with Andy Ball in complete confidence.
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