VAT Senior Manager – UK Tax Specialist

About the role

TPF Recruitment is partnering with a top‑30 UK accountancy firm to hire a VAT Senior Manager for its Horsham office. The role sits within a growing UK VAT team, working closely with unit partners and local office partners to deliver expert VAT advice to a diverse client base.

Key responsibilities

• Provide VAT advice on corporate matters across a variety of industries.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, acting as a key advisor.
• Offer technical VAT support to other service lines such as outsourced tax and accounting.
• Lead marketing and business development initiatives to raise the profile of VAT services.
• Manage and develop junior staff, with potential to recruit as the VAT business expands.

Required profile

• Experienced UK VAT generalist with strong technical knowledge of corporate VAT matters.
• Proven client‑facing experience with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Marketing and business development experience to promote VAT services.
• Strong people development and leadership skills, including managing junior staff.
• Experience across sectors such as property, construction, retail, manufacturing, and tech & media is beneficial.

Required skills

• UK VAT
• Corporate VAT

What we offer

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