An exciting opportunity to join a Top 10 Firm of Accountants as a VAT Assistant Manager or Manager to strengthen their offering across the North West. This role offers hybrid working and you could sit in their Liverpool or Manchester office. Offering a salary of £47,000 - £50,000 for Assistant Manager and £51,000 - £66,000 for Manager.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to work with a diverse, high-quality client base - from household names and global multinationals through to fast-growing, privately owned businesses.
There’s also a strong international element, with regular collaboration across a global network on cross-border VAT issues.
Whether you’re stepping into an Assistant Manager role or already operating at Manager level, this is a chance to take real ownership of your portfolio while being supported by an experienced, collaborative team.
Responsibilities*Manage a portfolio of VAT clients, acting as a key point of contact
*Deliver high-quality VAT advisory and compliance work across a broad client base
*Take ownership of project delivery, ensuring work is completed to deadline and budget
*Build strong client relationships, anticipating needs and providing proactive advice
*Review work prepared by junior team members and support their development
*Liaise directly with HMRC on behalf of clients
*Monitor WIP, billing and cash collection in line with firm expectations
*Identify technical risks and opportunities, escalating where appropriate
*Support wider team initiatives and contribute to the ongoing growth of the VAT offering
Your Attributes*Strong UK VAT experience (essential)
*Proven ability to manage a varied client portfolio
*Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders
*Experience working directly with HMRC
*Commercial mindset with the ability to identify new business opportunities
*Organised, proactive and able to manage your own workload effectively
*A curious, can-do attitude with a genuine interest in developing your VAT expertise
*Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team
Benefits*Agile / hybrid working - flexibility that actually works in practice
*Clear progression pathway within a growing national team
*Exposure to international VAT work via a global network
*Opportunity to work with high-profile clients and complex technical work
*Strong benefits package including wellbeing initiatives, social events & more

If you’re in VAT and feel like your current role is a bit more compliance-heavy / reactive, this is a great opportunity to step into something more advisory-led, client-facing and commercially focused. APPLY NOW.......