Senior VAT Manager

Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants

Senior VAT Manager advising corporates, international businesses, education, charities and public-sector clients for Bishop Fleming. Leading VAT projects, client relationships, business development and junior-team mentoring across the UK firm.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive VAT expertise, advising clients on indirect tax implications and managing diverse portfolios across sectors. Proven ability in business development and client relationship management, with strong communication and mentoring skills.

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Extensive VAT ExperienceCTA QualificationClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development ActivityPeople Management Experience

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Hard Skills

VAT AdvisoryIndirect Tax AnalysisVAT RecoveryCustoms Duty ConsiderationsProject Proposal ScopingBudget MonitoringBilling ManagementPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CTA Qualification

Industry Keywords

VATIndirect TaxPublic SectorEducation SectorReal EstateManufacturingHMRC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise UK and international clients on VAT and other indirect tax implications of international trade
Advise education and public sector clients on VAT liability of income and VAT recovery, including partial exemption and business/non-business issues
Analyse VAT implications of residential and commercial property transactions and developments
Manage client relationships and expectations
Scope project proposals, monitor budgets and billing
Communicate key VAT developments internally and externally through articles, webinars and social media
Contribute to business development activities and key sector groups, including Manufacturing, Education and Real Estate
Work closely with the VAT Partner and wider tax leadership team to grow the VAT service line
Mentor junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive VAT experience gained from an accountancy practice or HMRC environment
CTA qualification ideally, but not essential
Experience managing a diverse portfolio of VAT clients across multiple sectors
Proven track record of growing fee revenues
Some experience advising on Customs Duty considerations alongside VAT beneficial
Examples of successful business development activity led
People management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong desire to contribute to Bishop Fleming’s overall success
Confirmation of right to work in the UK required for successful applicants

Benefits

Comp & perks

27–30 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Extra time off at Christmas, with closure between Christmas and New Year in addition to annual leave
Hybrid and flexible working
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Critical illness cover
Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
Social events with active social committees
Numerous opportunities for development