VAT Senior Manager - Advisory, Leeds

Some VAT positions are heavily weighted towards compliance. Others offer the opportunity to become genuinely involved in strategic advisory work, develop long-term client relationships, and help shape the direction of a growing service line. This opportunity sits firmly in the second category. Humanity continues to invent tax complexity faster than anyone can simplify it, so here we are.

A well-established accountancy practice is looking to strengthen its indirect tax team with the appointment of a VAT Senior Manager - Advisory. This is a visible role within the business, offering the chance to work closely with senior leadership while delivering high-level VAT advice to a varied client portfolio.

Based in Leeds with hybrid flexibility, the role combines technical advisory work with commercial involvement and team development responsibilities.

As VAT Senior Manager - Advisory, you'll lead on complex advisory projects while supporting the continued growth of the VAT function within the wider practice. You'll work with clients across multiple sectors, collaborating with other specialist teams to provide joined-up advice and commercially focused solutions.

• Delivering tailored VAT advisory support across a diverse client portfolio
• Leading on complex projects including partial exemption, international VAT matters, and VAT structuring
• Acting as a trusted advisor and developing long-term client relationships
• Supporting business development activity and identifying opportunities for growth
• Working closely with corporate tax, audit, and other service lines to provide integrated advice
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the VAT offering within the accountancy practice

• Strong VAT advisory experience gained within an accountancy practice
• Comfortable managing technically complex matters with a practical, client-focused approach
• Commercially aware and interested in supporting wider business growth
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders confidently
• Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members
• ACA, CTA or equivalent qualification would be advantageous

• Salary between £75,000 and £85,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office time in Leeds
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing VAT team
• Supportive and collaborative culture within an established accountancy practice
• Exposure to high-quality advisory work across a broad client base
• The opportunity to influence both client relationships and service line growth

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced VAT Senior Manager - Advisory seeking a role that offers genuine advisory exposure, progression, and commercial involvement within a respected accountancy practice in Leeds.