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VAT Director

Manchester
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VAT Director

Lead VAT. Build What Comes Next.

Join Azets as a VAT Director, taking ownership of a critical regional VAT capability and providing senior leadership, technical expertise, and trusted client advice.

This is a high-impact role with real autonomy and a clear pathway to Partner for someone ready to shape services, people, and growth.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide senior oversight of all VAT advice across the region and contribute to national VAT initiatives
  • Lead and grow key client relationships, acting as a trusted VAT advisor
  • Deliver high-quality, pragmatic VAT advice across a broad range of industries
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the VAT team, ensuring high standards and progression
  • Drive cross-service line collaboration and revenue growth across VAT and indirect tax services

What You’ll Bring

  • 8+ years’ experience specialising in VAT / indirect tax, ideally within a professional services environment
  • CTA qualified or equivalent experience gained within an established VAT practice
  • Strong technical knowledge of VAT and the wider indirect tax landscape, including International Trade
  • Ability to explain complex VAT matters clearly and commercially
  • Proven track record of developing long-term client relationships and leading teams

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Culture & Progression

  • Partner Pathway: Clear opportunity to progress to Partner as you grow capability and impact.
  • Ownership: Take responsibility for shaping a regional VAT offering.
  • Flexibility: Autonomy in how you lead and deliver.
  • Collaboration: Inclusive, low-hierarchy culture with national support.

Our Benefits

Designed to support you personally and professionally. Explore how we invest in your health, happiness, and future.

Family, Leave & Support

  • Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave; Fertility treatment support; Birthday day off; Holiday buy/sell; Flexible working policy.

Health & Wellbeing

  • EAP, 24/7 GP Access, Private Medical, Dental, Health Assessments, Cash Plans, Life Assurance, YuLife for challenges & rewards.

Lifestyle & Flexibility

  • Hybrid working, EV scheme, tech & home purchase options, travel insurance, employee discounts platform, and flexible benefits via FlexHub.

Career Progression

  • Dedicated career pathways, mentoring, learning programmes, and development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential.

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Inclusion & Accessibility

We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a statement – it’s something we live every day.

At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – you might be a great fit for another opportunity.

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Move forward with confidence.

At Azets, our purpose is to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues and communities, in a sustainable way.

  • 4000+ Colleagues A people-powered business across the UK.
  • 70 Locations Locally embedded with national strength.
  • Top 10 UK Firm Recognised as a leading accountancy firm.
  • 80,000+ Clients With a local touch in every community.

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Skills

VAT
Indirect Tax
Client Relationships
Technical Knowledge
International Trade
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Collaboration
Pragmatic Advice
Professional Services
Revenue Growth
Senior Oversight
Client Advisory
Service Development
Growth Capability
Autonomy

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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