VAT Assistant Manager - Leeds

Indirect Tax Assistant Manager, Big 4 Firm

Leeds / Manchester £40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Want to work on complex, high-profile VAT advisory projects for major national and international clients? Looking to step up into a role with more responsibility and faster progression? Enjoy combining technical VAT expertise with real client exposure?

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Clear progression within a structured career framework
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Generous pension contribution
• Structured progression with clear promotion pathways
• Ongoing technical and leadership training
• Paid professional subscriptions

Your new firm

Our client is a Big 4 professional services firm with a market-leading reputation across Tax, Audit and Advisory. With a strong presence across the UK and internationally, the firm works with a broad portfolio of large corporates, international groups and high-growth businesses. Following continued growth within their Indirect Tax practice, they are looking to appoint a VAT & Indirect Tax Assistant Manager to join a high-performing team. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to complex, commercially focused advisory work within a collaborative environment that offers genuine long-term career progression.

Your new role

As a VAT & Indirect Tax Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with Managers, Senior Managers and Partners, supporting the delivery of technical VAT advisory services to a diverse client base across multiple sectors. You will play a key role in advisory projects, support on transactions and restructuring work, and help manage client relationships while developing your leadership and technical skills.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting on complex VAT advisory projects including transactions, restructuring and technical reviews
• Managing day-to-day client queries and delivering commercially focused VAT advice
• Assisting with HMRC enquiries, risk reviews and governance projects
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory services
• Supporting with proposals and business development initiatives

Qualifications

• CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong VAT technical experience gained within practice
• Experience supporting advisory projects and managing client relationships
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.