Indirect Tax Senior Manager — Hybrid, Global VAT Lead

Indirect Tax Senior Manager - Big 4 firm - Leeds

Are you a technical VAT expert looking to take a leadership role within a globally recognised powerhouse? Do you want to advise on high-profile, multi-country transactions while helping diverse clients mitigate risk and improve day-to-day reporting efficiency?

About the Firm

This Big 4 firm is a market leader in tax services, renowned for its technical innovation and its commitment to building a better working world. The Indirect Tax team operates in a dynamic, collaborative environment, combining deep sector experience with advanced data and AI technology to solve the most pressing issues for global clients. With a focus on sustainable growth, the firm empowers its people to shape their own careers within a supportive and flexible culture.

As an Indirect Tax Senior Manager you will:

Manage the successful delivery of complex tax projects, ensuring a practical and business-driven approach to identifying opportunities and mitigating indirect tax risks.

Act as a key member of client service groups, providing full tax services to a diverse portfolio and building long-term, trusted relationships.

Lead the delivery of pragmatic commercial advice to improve client reporting systems, reduce errors, and optimise working capital.

Contribute to the firm+rsquo;s growth by proactively managing existing accounts and identifying opportunities to win new work in the regional and national market.

As the successful candidate you will:

Hold a recognised professional qualification (ATT / ACA / CA / Tax Specialist qualification or equivalent breadth of knowledge).

Possess extensive experience in Indirect Tax (VAT) gained within a large accountancy firm or a complex in-house environment.

Demonstrate strong technical authority with the ability to carry out effective risk reviews and manage client expectations at a senior level.

Display excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical VAT issues into commercial advice for a range of stakeholders.

What You+rsquo;ll Receive

25 days annual leave

Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday

6% employer pension contribution

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Private medical care

Bonus scheme

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