VAT Manager

TPF Recruitment
City of London, Greater London

TPF Recruitment is working with a leading top 20 accountancy firm in London that is looking for an experienced UK VAT Specialist to join their growing team. The firm is part of a global network and is recognised for its high-quality services in audit, tax, advisory, and risk. With a diverse and expanding portfolio of clients across various sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing VAT services and managing client relationships.

About the Role:

The firm’s UK VAT & Customs Duty team has seen consistent growth and success, and they are looking for a VAT Manager to join their London office. This role involves working closely with VAT unit partners and local office partners to provide expert VAT advice to a diverse range of clients, including those in property, construction, retail, manufacturing, and tech & media.

As a senior VAT resource in the office, you will also have line management responsibilities for a pre-manager level VAT specialist and support from a national VAT unit. This position offers the potential for career progression, with the opportunity to move into a director or even partnership role for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide VAT advice on corporate matters across a variety of industries.
  • Build and maintain trusted client relationships, becoming a key advisor to the firm’s portfolio of clients.
  • Offer technical VAT support to other service lines within the firm, such as outsourced tax and accounting services.
  • Lead efforts in marketing and business development, helping to raise the profile of the firm’s VAT services both regionally and nationally.
  • Manage and develop junior staff, with the potential for further recruitment as the VAT business expands.

Requirements

  • Experienced UK VAT generalist with strong technical knowledge of corporate VAT matters.
  • Proven experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Marketing and business development experience to promote VAT services and the firm's reputation.
  • Strong people development and leadership skills, including managing junior staff and fostering their growth.
  • Experience across a diverse portfolio including property, construction, retail, manufacturing, and tech & media would be beneficial.

Benefits

  • National health plans, including medical, dental, and vision 1
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Accident and hospital confinement coverage
  • Well-being portal with incentives
  • Access to behavioural health resources and 24/7 counselling support
  • Employee assistance and health advocacy program
  • Inclusive fertility and family-building benefits
  • Domestic partner benefits

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, growing firm that values its people and offers career development opportunities, apply now to join this top 20 firm in London.

Please contact Andy Irvine on 02038314441, [email protected] or Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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Posted 2025-10-04

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