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VAT Manager
VAT Manager – VAT Advisory, Accountancy Practice
A VAT Manager position is available within an expanding UK accountancy practice to join their leading VAT advisory team.
About the Role
This practice-based VAT advisory position focuses on delivering high-quality advisory services to a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients. You will work closely with the VAT Partner and wider VAT team, growing the firm’s advisory offering, managing client relationships, and developing junior team members.
Possible bases: Bristol, Birmingham, or Exeter.
Responsibilities
Your key duties will include:
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Delivering VAT advisory services to clients across UK and international sectors, including:
- Mid-market and large corporate clients
- Education, public sector, charities, and not-for-profit bodies
- International businesses with cross-border VAT issues
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Providing expertise in complex VAT advisory fields:
- Land and property transactions, Construction VAT
- Cross-border VAT considerations
- M&A and transactions VAT structuring
- Partial exemption and business/non-business apportionment
- HMRC enquiries and disputes
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Advising on VAT implications of supply chains, intra-group transactions, and corporate restructuring
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Supporting charities and education bodies with VAT recovery strategies and partial exemption compliance
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Collaborating directly with solicitors and external advisers on land and property VAT assessments
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Managing client relationships, aligning expectations, and delivering ongoing VAT compliance work
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Monitoring client budgets and negotiating fee agreements
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Supervising junior team members, reviewing their work for quality and accuracy
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Contributing to internal and external VAT technical updates (e.g. blogs, market insights)
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Supporting industry-specific business development in sectors like Education, Housing, Food & Drink and Charities
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Key Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Significant experience in VAT advisory within an accountancy practice or HMRC environment
- Strong track record in managing a diverse portfolio of VAT clients across multiple sectors
- Experience supervising/mentoring junior team members
- Deep technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation and practical advisory application
- Ideal qualification: Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
- Exceptional communication skills to build relationships at all levels
- Proactive mindset and eagerness to contribute to the team’s growth
Why Join Us?
We are a South West/West Midlands-based, award-winning accountancy firm—ranked top-5 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Market Power Index and leader in audit services for multi-academy trusts.
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Our strengths: ✔ A UK-wide network with 9 offices, 50+ partners, and 500+ employees ✔ Diverse client base: from owner-managed SMEs to global multinationals ✔ Full-service expertise spanning audit, taxation, finance, and advisory
As part of Kreston Global, we operate within 100+ countries, offering both local experience and international scope.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays including additional winter break
- Hybrid/flexible working tailored to accommodate personal commitments
- Pension scheme, life assurance, critical illness cover
- Simply Health cashback plan + 24/7 GP/counselling access
- Perkbox Discounts & Rewards with over 4,000 discounts
- Active social committees, internal/extern events, and career growth
- Customised support for flexible working, including part-time/remote roles
Our Commitment
We foster an inclusive workplace, valuing equality, diversity, and respect. Your uniqueness contributes to our innovation and success.
Note: We conduct background checks (refererce verification, right-to-work confirmation, DBS checks where applicable).
Application Details
For details or discussions, contact Grace Harris.
Closing date: 31st July 2026 For full details and an application, visit our careers page via the “Apply” link below.
Flexible work arrangements welcomed.
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