VAT Senior Manager/Manager

TPF Recruitment | Full time

Horsham, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/06/2026

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• Job ID ZR_7953_JOB
• Date Opened 12/06/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry -VAT
• Salary £70,000 - £80,000
• City Horsham
• Province East Sussex
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code RH12 2RG

TPF Recruitment is working with a leading top 30 accountancy firm, that is looking for an experienced UK VAT Senior Manager to join their growing team. Our client is a mid-tier firm with offices in the southeast and London and is recognised for its high-quality services in audit, tax, advisory and risk. With a diverse and expanding portfolio of clients across various sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing VAT services and managing client relationships.

The firm’s UK VAT team has seen consistent growth and success, and they are looking for a VAT Manager to join their Horsham office. This role involves working closely with VAT unit partners and local office partners to provide expert VAT advice to a diverse range of clients.

As a senior VAT resource in the office, you will also have line management responsibilities for a pre-manager level VAT specialist and support from a national VAT unit. This position offers the potential for career progression, with the opportunity to move into a director or even partnership role for the right individual.

• Provide VAT advice on corporate matters across a variety of industries.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, becoming a key advisor to the firm’s portfolio of clients.
• Offer technical VAT support to other service lines within the firm, such as outsourced tax and accounting services.
• Lead efforts in marketing and business development, helping to raise the profile of the firm’s VAT services both regionally and nationally.
• Manage and develop junior staff, with the potential for further recruitment as the VAT business expands.

• Experienced UK VAT generalist with strong technical knowledge of corporate VAT matters.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Marketing and business development experience to promote VAT services and the firm's reputation.
• Strong people development and leadership skills, including managing junior staff and fostering their growth.
• Experience across a diverse portfolio including property, construction, retail, manufacturing, and tech & media would be beneficial.

• Excellent salary package of up to £80,000
• Hybrid working
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Enhanced annual leave - 27.5 days plus bank holidays
• Private medical

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, growing firm that values its people and offers career development opportunities, apply now to join this top 50 firm.

Please contact Mark Sitton on , mark@TPFrecruitment.com or Mark Sitton | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. 

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