VAT Manager – Liverpool – £47k-£60k, Hybrid

About the role

We are seeking an experienced VAT Manager to join a large, prestigious organisation in Liverpool. Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will lead VAT compliance and advisory functions, ensuring adherence to UK and international legislation while supporting strategic financial planning.

Key responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of all VAT, Climate Change Levy and Corporation Tax returns for the organisation and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare annual VAT adjustments, including Partial Exemption Special Method (PESM) and Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) calculations.
• Support customs clearance and import relief processes, ensuring correct VAT and duty treatment.
• Deliver CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) training and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain robust tax accounting records and verify the accuracy of VAT and Corporation Tax data across financial systems.
• Provide expert VAT advice on research funding, capital projects, international collaborations and commercial ventures.
• Advise on VAT and Corporation Tax implications of corporate and group structures, subsidiaries and joint ventures.

Required profile

• Professional tax qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in VAT compliance and advisory within a complex, multi‑entity environment.
• Ability to build and maintain long‑standing internal and external relationships.
• High‑profile, influential mindset with a track record of shaping tax strategy.

Required skills

• VAT compliance and reporting
• Corporation Tax knowledge
• Customs clearance and import relief processes
• Understanding of the Climate Change Levy
• Familiarity with CIS training and compliance

What we offer

• Salary range £47,000 – £60,000 per annum
• 30 days holiday plus a Christmas shutdown and statutory days
• Very hybrid working model
• Defined contribution pension scheme