VAT Associate Director / Director

A growing Top 10 accountancy firm is looking to strengthen its VAT team in Manchester with the appointment of an experienced VAT professional at Associate Director or Director level.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of key client relationships, deliver a varied portfolio of VAT advisory work and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice. You'll work closely with Partners and Directors across the firm, with the freedom to develop sector specialisms, identify new opportunities and help shape the future direction of the VAT team.

The role would suit an established VAT Associate Director or Director, or an experienced VAT Manager ready to take the next step into a broader leadership and business development position.

The Role

• Provide specialist VAT advice across a broad range of technical and commercial matters.
• Lead VAT advisory projects, including due diligence assignments.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of clients, ensuring high standards of service and delivery.
• Identify opportunities to win new business and generate additional fees from existing client relationships.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues across the wider firm to support business development.
• Work alongside Partners and Directors to develop the regional VAT offering and explore new areas of growth.
• Mentor, develop and support junior team members, contributing to a positive team culture.
• Help grow the VAT practice through strong commercial awareness, technical expertise and client relationship management.

About You

• Experience in VAT / Indirect Tax within an accountancy practice or professional services environment.
• Operating at VAT Manager, Associate Director or Director level, with the skills and ambition to take on a senior leadership role.
• Strong technical VAT knowledge and experience delivering advisory assignments.
• Experience managing client relationships and overseeing a portfolio of work.
• Commercially minded, with experience of business development, winning work or identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Confident communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or developing junior VAT professionals.
• An interest in helping to grow a team and develop the wider VAT offering.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• 27 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Individual healthcare cover.
• A range of health, lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits, including an electric car scheme and virtual GP access.
• Access to more than 300 on-demand learning and development courses.
• The opportunity to develop your career within a growing national VAT practice, with exposure to varied advisory work and business development opportunities.