Indirect Tax Senior Manager (Belfast)

b Overview /b p As Indirect Tax Senior Manager, you will lead a growing VAT-focused service line within a respected accountancy firm. You will oversee a portfolio of complex advisory and compliance engagements, shaping service delivery and client experience while developing senior client relationships. You’ll drive growth through strategic initiatives and cross-team collaboration, mentoring managers and delivering practical, commercially-minded tax solutions. This role offers a clear route to Director, with opportunities to influence long-term tax strategy and firm-wide objectives. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive salary and benefits package /li li clear route to Director level /li li opportunity to shape growth of an ambitious practice /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead review of significant advisory and compliance engagements to ensure quality and risk control /li li Own a portfolio of indirect tax clients, acting as trusted advisor and primary point of contact /li li Foster strong client relationships, identifying value-add opportunities and expanding services /li li Drive process improvements across indirect tax compliance and advisory workflows /li li Oversee work allocation, resource planning, and meeting deadlines and utilization targets /li li Provide technical leadership on complex VAT and indirect tax issues /li li Lead significant advisory projects with commercially focused recommendations /li li Support VAT structuring, transactions, risk mitigation, and HMRC inquiries /li li Monitor legislation, HMRC policy and case law to identify advisory opportunities /li li Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute business development plans /li li Prepare proposals, tenders and presentations to win new business /li li Represent the firm at client meetings and industry events /li li Identify cross-selling opportunities with other service lines /li li Lead, mentor and develop Managers, AMs and junior staff /li li Contribute to indirect tax strategy and delivery of key business initiatives /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Extensive experience in indirect tax with advisory focus /li li Experience at Manager or Senior Manager level in a professional services environment /li li Strong VAT and indirect tax technical knowledge with practical advisory ability /li li Proven track record managing complex client portfolios and high-value relationships /li li Ability to identify, develop and convert advisory opportunities and drive revenue growth /li li Solid business development skills and revenue growth contribution /li li Experience leading and developing high-performing teams (coaching and performance management) /li li Excellent project management and organisational skills for multiple priorities /li li Strong commercial awareness of the professional services market /li li Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills /li li CTA qualified, ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent professional qualification preferred /li /ul ul li leadership /li li stakeholder management /li li communication /li li VAT knowledge /li li indirect tax legislation /li li HMRC processes /li /ul