Indirect Tax Associate Director, London

Pro-Tax; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm is seeking an Indirect Tax Associate Director in London to provide VAT advisory and compliance services. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing client work and mentoring junior staff, with a focus on developing strong client relationships. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth, appealing to those with a background in financial services, funds, or insurance VAT. Hybrid working is also available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manager or Associate Director in VAT advisory.
• Proven experience in financial services or insurance VAT is beneficial.
• Strong technical expertise in indirect tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver VAT advice and compliance support.
• Manage client work, ensuring risk management standards.
• Mentor junior staff to ensure high-quality work.
• Provide technical analysis on indirect tax matters.
• Build client relationships and drive business development.
• Contribute to proposals and strategic discussions.

Skills

VAT advisory expertise

Business development acumen

Exceptional client handling

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

CTA or legal qualification

Job description

Indirect Tax - Associate Director

VAT Advisory & Compliance London - With hybrid working

Do you specialise in VAT and want to step into a dynamic environment where you'll work with diverse clients, build meaningful relationships, and accelerate your professional growth from the very start? Our Top 10 client is looking for an Indirect Tax Associate Director to join their growing London team, focusing on VAT advisory and compliance across a broad range of client sectors. If you excel in providing quality VAT services to high calibre clients but want the variety and scope of a generalist role, then this opportunity is for you. This team are looking for a either an existing Senior Manager/Associate Director who wants to further hone their technical skills in an environment with room for future career growth, or a technically strong and experienced Manager who is ready to step up to Associate Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver top-tier VAT advice and support compliance engagements.
• Manage, scope, and deliver client work while ensuring risk management standards are met
• Mentor junior staff to produce high-quality technical work.
• Provide clear, structured technical analysis on indirect tax matters, including audit support.
• Serve as the primary contact for your client portfolio, building relationships and driving business development.
• Contribute to proposals, cross-team projects, and strategic discussions shaping our practice.

Skills & Experience:

• Experienced Manager or Associate Director with strong technical expertise and business development acumen.
• Proven VAT advisory experience; knowledge of financial services, funds, or insurance VAT is beneficial
• Exceptional client handling, communication, and writing skills.
• CTA or legal qualification preferred.

Want to learn more? Please do reach out for more information by calling Amy Collishaw on 07795552924 or emailing at [e-mail]

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