Indirect Tax Associate Director - Newcastle

Pro-Tax; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Associate Director. The role involves managing client relationships, providing VAT compliance and advisory services, and leading a team for professional development. Ideal candidates will have solid indirect tax experience in the UK and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary plus bonuses offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Solid VAT/Indirect Tax experience in a professional services firm in the UK.
• Experience managing and running indirect tax teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the regional growth across the North.
• Provide VAT compliance & advisory services to clients.
• Lead staff development and conduct performance feedback.
• Contribute to business growth through professional networking.

Skills

VAT compliance

Indirect tax advisory

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA or equivalent experience

Job description

Indirect Tax Associate Director – Newcastle – £80,000 – £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

• Leading Top 10 Accountancy Firm with ambitious growth plans
• Unique opportunity for seasoned Indirect Tax professional

We are working with a leading professional services firm in Newcastle who are looking for an indirect Tax Senior Manager or Associate Director to join their growing indirect tax function.

Your new role:

• You’ll be part of a regional and national indirect tax team, supporting with regional growth across the North.
• Responsible for providing VAT compliance & advisory services to a wide range of OMBs and larger corporate clients across the UK.
• As a trusted adviser, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and deepening client relationships, engaging not only on tax matters but also on broader commercial and strategic issues. You’ll be the go‑to contact for your clients, identifying opportunities to add value and expand the portfolio through proactive advice and insight.
• You’ll lead from the front in staff development – conducting appraisals, providing regular performance feedback, and delivering hands‑on training to junior team members. Your mentorship will help shape the next generation of talent within the firm.
• On the practice development side, you’ll actively contribute to business growth – leveraging your professional network to generate new opportunities and drive cross‑referrals across service lines.
• Finally, you’ll ensure that all compliance procedures are rigorously followed, aligning with both HMRC and professional institute standards, and maintaining the highest levels of quality and integrity in client service.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Solid VAT/Indirect Tax experience in a professional services firm in the UK
• Suitably qualified ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA or qualified by experience
• Experience with indirect tax advisory
• Previous experience managing and running indirect tax teams

Want to find out more? Call Sam Minor on 07764700259 or email at [e-mail].

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