We are recruiting a VAT Senior Manager to join a growing indirect tax team within a top-40 accountancy practice operating across London and the South of England. This is a newly created, pivotal role offering the opportunity to help shape and grow a dynamic VAT advisory function, with flexible location and working options.
The role may involve travel between regional offices.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide VAT advisory services across a broad range of UK indirect tax matters.
• Conduct VAT health checks and system reviews to ensure client compliance and efficiency.
• Manage and deliver VAT advisory projects, ensuring technical excellence and commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for further work.
• Review VAT returns and oversee delivery to high technical standards.
• Liaise and negotiate with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Contribute to business development, cross-selling, and the wider growth of the VAT offering.
• Support internal training and provide VAT guidance to colleagues.

Candidate Requirements
• Circa 5 years' UK VAT advisory experience in practice.
• CTA (VAT) qualified or equivalent preferred.
• Strong technical VAT knowledge with proven client advisory experience.
• Commercially minded with experience managing projects and developing client relationships.
• Confident communicator with strong IT and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence due to multi-site travel.

Employment Details & Benefits
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) with flexible hours around core hours (10am-4pm).
• 25 days holiday plus flexible options and a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Management Development Programme and regular recognition awards.
• Comprehensive benefits including EAP, wellbeing platform, Health Cash Plan, pension, EV scheme, Cycle to Work, life assurance, and referral bonuses.
• Opportunity to play a key role in building a growing VAT advisory team.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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