VAT Senior Manager / Manager

Company: TPF Recruitment
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Location: Horsham
Job Description:

TPF Recruitment is working with a leading top 30 accountancy firm, that is looking for an experienced UK VAT Senior Manager to join their growing team. Our client is a mid-tier firm with offices in the southeast and London 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.

The firm’s UK VAT team has seen consistent growth and success, and they are looking for a VAT Manager to join their Horsham 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.

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

  • Excellent salary package of up to £80,000
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Enhanced annual leave – 27.5 days plus bank holidays
  • Private medical

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Posted: June 14th, 2026