Indirect Tax - Associate Director

Forvis Mazars; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking a VAT Advisory Manager to develop the VAT advisory practice. The role involves managing client relationships, delivering high-quality technical advice, and contributing to new business development. Ideal candidates will have substantial VAT advisory experience, particularly in financial services or insurance, and possess a CTA or legal qualification. With hybrid working options and a strong support system, this role offers significant career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonus

Hybrid working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Manager or Associate Director level with VAT advisory experience.
• Strong interest in VAT technical work and compliance.
• Experience with financial services or insurance VAT issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients for indirect tax.
• Develop new business relationships to generate work.
• Contribute to tax-wide projects and proposals.

Skills

Strong technical and business development skills

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CTA or legal qualification

Job description

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.

Job Purpose

• To play a key role in developing the VAT advisory practice at Forvis Mazars; working closely with the London VAT Partner and other members of the VAT team. This is a generalist VAT advisory role with an element of compliance. There is also scope for the development of a specialist / sector focus if desired, e.g. real estate.
• Delivering high quality technical advice, working with a diverse range of clients.
• To be responsible for the scoping, delivery and billing of client work. You will also be required to be compliant with the firm's risk management processes for clients.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a portfolio of clients as the main point of contact for indirect tax, develop your portfolio to grow your base of profitable work.
• Develop a portfolio of businesses to target, using your business development skills to start new relationships and generate new work for indirect tax and other teams.
• Work with colleagues across the firm to contribute to proposals for new work and provide technical input to tax-wide projects.
• Contribute to the indirect tax leadership team with ideas on management, projects, strategy and focus.

What You’ll Bring

• The position would suit a current Manager or Associate Director with strong technical, business development and personal skills including an experienced manager seeking progression.
• The individual should have a strong interest in the technical side of VAT and should expect a high level of technical work commensurate with the role.
• Substantial experience in VAT advisory work, ideally including a good knowledge of financial services, funds industry or insurance VAT issues.
• CTA or legally qualified.

What We Offer

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits

At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

You’ll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location

• London Office – Located in 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul's and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!