VAT Senior Manager – Glasgow

VAT Senior Manager - Glasgow

Ref: 540Thursday 27 August 2026

Competitive Salary + Benefits

VAT Senior Manager – Glasgow

Glasgow | Hybrid Working | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Keywords: VAT Senior Manager, VAT Manager, VAT Advisory, VAT Consultancy, Indirect Tax, VAT Disputes, VAT Litigation, HMRC, Land & Property VAT, International VAT, Partial Exemption, Financial Services, CTA, Accountancy Practice, Glasgow

We're recruiting a VAT Senior Manager for a leading accountancy and tax advisory practice in Glasgow.

This is a senior, client-facing opportunity for an experienced VAT professional to lead complex advisory projects, manage key client relationships and contribute to the growth of the VAT practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complex VAT advisory and consultancy projects
  • Provide technically strong and commercially focused VAT advice
  • Advise on land and property, international transactions, partial exemption and financial services
  • Manage VAT disputes, enquiries and negotiations with HMRC
  • Support VAT litigation, tribunal matters and alternative dispute resolution
  • Manage senior client relationships and act as a trusted VAT adviser
  • Identify and develop new VAT advisory opportunities
  • Support proposals, pitches and business development activity
  • Work with legal advisers and wider tax specialists
  • Mentor and develop junior VAT professionals
  • Keep up to date with UK VAT legislation and case law

About You

  • CTA qualified preferred, although equivalent experience will be considered
  • Significant UK VAT advisory experience gained within an accountancy or professional services firm
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation and case law
  • Experience managing complex VAT advisory projects
  • Strong experience dealing with HMRC
  • VAT disputes, litigation or tribunal experience advantageous
  • Proven client relationship and business development skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities
  • Commercially minded, proactive and confident
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Senior position within a growing VAT advisory team
  • Complex technical and advisory assignments
  • High-level client exposure
  • Business development and practice growth opportunities
  • Leadership and mentoring responsibility
  • Clear progression towards Director
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Location

Glasgow

Commutable from Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Bearsden, Clydebank and surrounding areas.

Apply today for a confidential discussion with Jack Wood on 07817 796391 or jack@oscar-wood.co.uk.

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