VAT Manager or Senior Manager

VAT Manager / Senior Manager - Advisory (Hybrid, South East)

Professional Services Firm

An established and highly regarded professional services firm is seeking a VAT Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing advisory practice. This is a purely advisory role focused on delivering high‑quality VAT advice across a broad and diverse client portfolio, including sectors such as real estate, manufacturing, international trade, charities and not‑for‑profits, agriculture, financial services, education and local authorities.

You will join a supportive VAT team of eight and work closely with the Head of VAT on complex advisory projects. The position offers strong opportunities for progression, internal visibility, and involvement in shaping the strategic direction of the VAT service line.

This is a hybrid role, based in either of the firm's South East offices, with an expectation of three office days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality VAT advisory services across a varied and interesting client base (no compliance work).
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor and support junior team members, including oversight of a VAT Senior based in London.
• Collaborate with teams across the wider firm to deliver joined‑up, holistic advice.
• Lead and contribute to VAT projects, including cross‑sector and cross‑service initiatives.
• Identify opportunities within client relationships and play an active role in business development.
• Support wider strategic plans to grow and develop the VAT service offering.

About You

• Several years' experience in VAT advisory, gained in practice or a combination of practice and industry.
• Strong technical VAT knowledge with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and simply.
• A proactive, self‑managing approach to workload and client delivery.
• Confident in developing and mentoring junior team members.
• Commercially minded with experience identifying opportunities for growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative working style.

What's on Offer

Financial wellbeing

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Income Protection Scheme
• Discounts and rewards platform

Leave & Work/Life Balance

• 25.5 days (Manager) or 27.5 days (Senior Manager) + bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Hybrid working (3 office days, 2 from home)
• Flexible working policies
• Employee Assistance Programme and counselling

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Annual flu jab

Recognition & Development

• Monthly culture/value awards
• Clear progression pathways
• Internal and external training opportunities

Diversity, Inclusion & ESG

• Family‑friendly policies
• Inclusive working environment with reasonable adjustments available
• "Give as you earn" scheme
• One paid volunteering day annually
• Opportunities to engage in charitable and community initiatives

Travel-Related Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan (London travel)
• Interest‑free car/motorbike loan