VAT Director - Manchester, Greater Manchester

VAT Director – Manchester

Clark Wood is recruiting for a VAT Senior Manager or Director to lead advisory services and expand the Indirect Tax practice in Manchester. The role focuses on high‑level advisory for a portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients across sectors such as property and construction, manufacturing, consumer goods, natural resources, professional partnerships, and financial services.

• Provide technical VAT advice and support to clients, including accountants and professional partners, through verbal and written communication.
• Apply complex, specialist technical advice to deliver innovative, value‑adding solutions.
• Lead delivery of VAT services within specific sectors aligned with the senior manager’s expertise.
• Engage in marketing and business development activities, including client alerts, thought‑leadership content, and speaking at events and webinars.

• Qualified VAT professional (CTA or equivalent) with experience at the Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level.
• Demonstrated potential to further develop the VAT & Indirect Tax offering.
• Strong advisory and technical expertise in VAT and indirect taxes.

Opportunity to lead expansion of the indirect tax practice and to gain exposure in marketing, business development and industry thought leadership.

Manchester office located in the city centre, with commuting options across Greater Manchester including Bolton, Burnley, Warrington, Stockport, Oldham, Wigan and surrounding areas.