VAT Manager Location: London Salary: Competitive + Benefits VAT Manager Jobs in London | Join a Growing Top Accountancy Practice Are you an experienced VAT Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? Do you enjoy delivering high quality VAT advisory services while building strong client relationships and helping shape the future of a growing tax function? TPF Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and rapidly expanding accountancy and business advisory firm in London. Following a period of sustained growth and strategic acquisitions, our client is seeking an ambitious VAT Manager to join their expanding tax team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the VAT Partner, taking ownership of a varied portfolio of VAT advisory and compliance work while helping to grow and develop the firm's VAT offering. You'll work with a diverse client base ranging from owner managed businesses to international groups across multiple sectors. The Opportunity As a VAT Manager, you will play a key role in delivering practical, commercially focused VAT advice to clients while supporting the continued growth of the tax department. You will gain exposure to a broad range of VAT matters, including advisory projects, compliance reviews, HMRC enquiries and international VAT considerations. This role offers a fantastic platform for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise, develop client relationships and progress their career within a forward thinking professional services firm. Key Responsibilities As VAT Manager, you will: Provide high quality VAT and indirect tax advisory services to a varied client portfolio Manage VAT projects from initial scope through to successful completion Deliver practical and commercially focused solutions to client VAT issues Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser Manage client engagements, including onboarding, AML procedures, billing and ongoing communication Lead and manage HMRC enquiries, correspondence and negotiations Identify opportunities to provide additional VAT and tax services Work closely with colleagues across tax, audit, accounts and bookkeeping teams Provide technical VAT support and training to internal teams Monitor changes in VAT legislation and communicate developments to clients and colleagues Contribute to business development initiatives, marketing content and thought leadership articles Support the ongoing development and growth of the VAT function RequirementsThe successful candidate will ideally have: AAT, ATT, ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification, or be qualified by experience Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT and indirect taxation Previous experience in a VAT focused position within an accountancy practice, professional services firm or similar environment Experience managing VAT advisory assignments and client relationships Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills The confidence to manage projects independently while recognising when to seek support on complex technical matters A proactive and collaborative approach to work Experience developing or mentoring junior team members Strong commercial awareness and business development skills Benefits Opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced VAT Partner Exposure to a broad range of complex VAT advisory and compliance work Diverse client base including SMEs, owner managed businesses and international groups Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing firm Involvement in shaping and expanding the firm's VAT offering Supportive and collaborative team environment Hybrid working arrangements Competitive salary and benefits package Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious VAT Manager to join a firm that is investing heavily in growth and development. You'll have the autonomy to manage challenging client work, the support of experienced tax professionals, and the opportunity to play an influential role in the future success of the VAT team. If you're looking for a VAT Manager job in London, a Senior VAT Manager role, or an opportunity to develop your VAT advisory career within accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you. For more information and a confidential discussion, contact Andy Irvine at TPF Recruitment today. Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. 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