Senior Manager Indirect Tax

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Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to 85,000 based on experience (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Accountancy Firms / VAT and Indirect Tax

Company: Hays

Consultant: Justin Hopkins

Hays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza

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Your new company

You will be joining a leading international professional services firm known for its high‑quality tax, advisory and consulting work. The organisation is recognised for empowering its people to shape their careers, offering world‑class development opportunities, future‑focused skills training and the chance to work on large, complex, multi‑country projects.

The firm prides itself on its diverse, collaborative culture where expertise, innovation and continuous learning are at the heart of everything they do. You will work within a dynamic Indirect Tax team that helps clients navigate VAT and other indirect tax challenges, mitigate risk and improve reporting processes across their supply chains and financial systems.

Your new role

As an Indirect Tax Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality VAT and indirect tax advisory services to a broad portfolio of clients. You will build strong relationships, manage complex tax projects and contribute to the wider growth of the practice.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Managing the successful delivery of indirect tax projects from start to finish
• Providing technical guidance and practical, commercially focused solutions
• Acting as a key point of contact for day‑to‑day client liaison
• Identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients, contributing to business development efforts
• Collaborating with colleagues across functions and service lines to deliver joined‑up advice
• Playing an integral role within a dedicated client service group

This is a high‑impact role where you will work on interesting and often high‑profile cross‑border matters in a supportive, ambitious environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong experience in Indirect Tax / VAT gained within practice or an in‑house environment
• Solid VAT technical knowledge and a desire to continue developing expertise
• Experience managing complex client engagements
• Ability to identify risks, review work effectively and escalate appropriately
• Relevant qualification such as ATT, ACA, CA, CTA, Tax Inspector training or equivalent experience

What you'll get in return

You will be joining an organisation committed to helping you shape your future with confidence. In return, you can expect:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A flexible working environment supported by technology and trust
• Access to world‑class learning, development and technical training
• Opportunities to work on challenging, high‑profile, multi‑jurisdictional projects
• A diverse, inclusive culture where your unique strengths are valued
• A globally connected team with access to deep sector insights and multidisciplinary expertise

Support to grow your leadership capabilities and progress your career.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Senior Manager Indirect Tax role in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail.

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