Tax Manager Job

In Newcastle

The Role

Ref: JO0000008963LS

  • Permanent
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 60,000 - 75,000 GBP / Year
  • Salary: £60,000 - 75,000

Tax Manager

Are you a VAT and Indirect Tax specialist ready to take the next step in your career?

Would you like to join a progressive and people-focused accountancy firm where your technical expertise and client insight can make a real impact?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Tax Manager (VAT & Indirect Tax) to join a respected and expanding accountancy and advisory firm in Newcastle. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of clients, deliver expert VAT advice, and work on complex, high-value projects alongside a collaborative national tax team.

The Role

As Tax Manager (VAT & Indirect Tax), you’ll provide high-quality technical advice and compliance support to clients across a range of industries. You’ll manage day-to-day client relationships, lead advisory assignments, and play an important role in supporting the growth of the firm’s VAT and Indirect Tax offering across the North East.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a portfolio of VAT and indirect tax clients, ensuring excellent service delivery
  • Providing technical VAT advice on a range of matters including land and property transactions, cross-border trade, and partial exemption
  • Leading and supporting advisory projects including acquisitions, restructures, and due diligence work
  • Reviewing VAT compliance and helping clients manage VAT risk and efficiency
  • Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients and handling enquiries or disputes
  • Building and maintaining trusted client relationships, offering clear and commercial advice
  • Assisting in the development and training of junior team members
  • Collaborating with other teams and departments across the firm to identify cross-service opportunities

About You

You’ll be a proactive, confident VAT professional who enjoys variety, challenge, and client interaction.

You will:

  • Be CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified, or have equivalent VAT-focused experience.
  • Have at least 5 years’ experience in VAT or indirect tax within practice or HMRC.
  • Possess strong technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation and international VAT principles.
  • Be commercially aware and confident delivering practical, business-led tax solutions.
  • Have experience managing your own portfolio of clients and advisory projects.
  • Be an excellent communicator, capable of explaining complex issues clearly.
  • Be highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Experience with land and property VAT, partial exemption, and cross-border VAT would be particularly valuable.

The Firm

This well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm offers a full range of audit, accounting, tax, and business services to clients across the UK. Known for its strong regional presence and national reach, the firm combines technical excellence with a friendly, people-focused culture.

You’ll join a supportive and collaborative tax team within the firm’s Newcastle office — an environment that values professional development, flexibility, and long-term career growth.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Exposure to diverse and technically challenging VAT assignments
  • Clear and achievable progression to Senior Manager and Director level
  • Ongoing CPD and support for professional development
  • A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working culture
  • Modern systems and a genuine commitment to work-life balance

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious VAT and Indirect Tax specialist looking to expand their advisory experience and take ownership of a growing service area. You’ll have autonomy, client exposure, and the backing of a respected firm with a national reputation for quality.

If you’re looking for a role that combines technical challenge, leadership, and professional growth, this could be your perfect next move.

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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd 

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. 

Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you. 

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Newcastle and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role. 

Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here. 

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