Indirect Tax Senior Manager
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
The Opportunity
Broadgate Search is retained on a confidential and exclusive basis by a highly regarded, independently owned firm of accountants and business advisers to appoint an Indirect Tax Senior Manager. Our client's identity is not disclosed at advert stage; full details of the business, its structure and its market position are shared only with candidates who progress to a confidential conversation with Broadgate Search.
This is a genuinely influential leadership role within a growing Indirect Tax team, offering real scope to shape the strategic direction of the service line, develop senior client relationships and build a platform toward Director level.
The Role The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the Indirect Tax team, taking responsibility for the delivery, quality and growth of our client's indirect tax service offering. The role involves leading a portfolio of complex compliance and advisory engagements, developing and maintaining senior client relationships, driving business development activity, and supporting the strategic direction of the service line. You will provide technical leadership, coach and develop team members, and work closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities for growth and operational improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the review of significant advisory and compliance engagements, ensuring quality, consistency and adherence to risk management procedures.
- Take overall responsibility for managing a portfolio of indirect tax clients, acting as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, identifying opportunities to add value and expand service offerings.
- Drive continuous improvement across indirect tax compliance and advisory processes, enhancing efficiency and client experience.
- Oversee the allocation and delivery of work across the team, managing resource planning and ensuring deadlines and utilisation targets are met.
- Provide technical leadership on complex VAT and indirect tax matters, supporting the team in resolving issues and delivering robust solutions.
- Take ownership of significant advisory projects, delivering commercially focused advice and practical recommendations.
- Support clients with VAT structuring, transactions, risk mitigation, HMRC enquiries and complex technical matters.
- Monitor developments in legislation, HMRC policy and case law, assessing impact on clients and proactively identifying advisory opportunities.
- Work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute business development plans and strategic growth initiatives.
- Lead the preparation of proposals, tenders and presentations, contributing to new business wins and strengthening client relationships.
- Represent the business at client meetings, networking events, seminars and industry forums.
- Identify opportunities for cross-selling and collaboration with other service lines.
- Lead, mentor and develop Managers, Assistant Managers and junior team members, fostering technical excellence and supporting career progression.
- Contribute to the development of the indirect tax strategy and support delivery of key business initiatives.
Experience and Skills Required- Extensive experience within indirect tax, with a strong focus on advisory services and delivering commercially focused solutions to clients.
- Proven experience operating at Manager or Senior Manager level within a professional services environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of VAT and indirect tax legislation, with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused advice.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex client portfolios and leading high-value client relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and convert advisory opportunities, contributing to revenue growth.
- Strong business development skills with a track record of identifying opportunities and contributing to revenue growth.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the wider professional services market.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- CTA qualified, ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
What's On Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package, a clear and genuine route to Director level, and the opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of an ambitious and growing indirect tax practice.
How to Apply
This search is being handled in strict confidence by Broadgate Search. To find out more, including full details of the firm behind this opportunity, please contact William at Broadgate Search in complete confidence.
Email: william@broadgatesearch.com
