Manchester
VAT ManagerManchester (Hybrid)£45,000 - £65,000 + Benefits A standout opportunity has arisen to join a national VAT advisory team with a top 15 UK accountancy firm that's proudly independent, people-first, and rooted in long-term relationships. If you're an experienced VAT professional who enjoys working across sectors, wants to deliver real commercial outcomes, and thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, this could be the ideal next step. With growing demand from a diverse portfolio of clients - from OMBs and private clients to large corporates and charities - you'll have the chance to shape and deliver VAT advisory projects that genuinely make an impact.As a VAT Manager, you will: • Provide high-quality VAT advisory services to a wide client base, including complex supply chain issues, liability queries, and dispute resolution., • Lead client conversations both face-to-face and virtually, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and practical outcomes., • Play an active role in growing the VAT practice - through business development, sector collaboration, and contributing to national working groups., • Top 15 Firm, fully independent and proud to be people-first., • National VAT team with no technical silos - offering broad exposure and the chance to develop sector specialisms., • Hybrid working policy - with up to 3 days per week from home and a focus on output., • Culture of development and inclusion - where individual excellence is valued and team success is celebrated., • Access to international insight - through the firm's global network, enhancing your technical and career development., • Strong experience in UK VAT advisory, ideally across sectors, with a sound understanding of cross-border VAT principles., • Technical interest in land and property VAT would be especially valuable., • Confident, commercial, and client-facing, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-specialists. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.