Indirect Tax Manager / Associate Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the growing VAT team of a Top 10 professional services firm, supporting a diverse portfolio of complex UK and international clients. The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced VAT specialists on advisory-led projects across supply chains, international trade, property, public sector and not-for-profit sectors. With significant autonomy and access to a wider national network, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious VAT professional to develop their own client portfolio and progress their career.

About the Role

• Provide practical, commercially focused VAT advice to a diverse portfolio of large corporates, SMEs, public sector organisations, charities and multinational businesses.
• Advise on complex VAT matters, including international VAT, import and export, supply chains, land and property, partial exemption and wider indirect tax issues.
• Develop and manage strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to grow your own portfolio and contribute to the continued expansion of the VAT practice.
• Take ownership of your career and specialist area, with the opportunity to build a team and develop a proposition around your own expertise, particularly within the Manchester market.

About the Firm

A Top 10 professional services firm with an established presence across the UK and a strong regional network. The VAT practice forms part of a broader tax, advisory and corporate services offering, providing access to extensive national and specialist expertise. The team works with a broad range of high-profile and complex clients, including large corporates, PLCs, multinationals, public sector organisations and major charities. The firm offers a collaborative and flexible working environment, with an emphasis on trust, autonomy and delivering results rather than rigid processes.

Why Should You Be Interested?

• Build your own practice: Take ownership of a client portfolio and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the VAT team.
• Real progression: Benefit from a meritocratic environment with significant scope to progress without the traditional barriers found in larger, more hierarchical firms.
• Entrepreneurial opportunity: In Manchester, there is the potential to build a team around your own expertise, relationships and client proposition.
• High-quality work and flexibility: Gain exposure to complex, high-value VAT projects while benefiting from flexible working and the backing of a wider national firm.

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