VAT Manager - Reading

Client Advisory Role - VAT ManagerJoin this national VAT practice in a dynamic client-facing advisory role where your expertise and insight will shape how we deliver outstanding service to a wide portfolio of businesses. Their VAT specialists work collaboratively across the firm, combining strengths in accounting, audit, and taxation to advise clients ranging from growing middle-market companies to major corporations.In this role, you''ll be at the forefront of advising clients on complex VAT matters, helping them navigate risk, ensure compliance, and identify strategic opportunities. With flexibility to develop sector expertise or maintain a broader advisory focus, you''ll have the autonomy to help shape the future direction of our VAT offering.What You''ll Be Doing:As a Manager, you''ll be a trusted adviser, leading the relationship between the firm and your clients. Responsibilities include:Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong, lasting advisory relationships.Advising clients on VAT planning opportunities and complex technical queries.Leading client engagements from planning through to implementation, ensuring service quality, cost efficiency, and value.Collaborating with partners to understand clients'' commercial goals and tailor VAT advice accordingly.Contributing to business development by identifying opportunities and supporting proposals and pitches.Coaching and leading junior staff, reviewing technical work including VAT ..... full job details .....