Indirect Tax Senior

Downey Osborne; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Private medical cover

Access to a virtual GP

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Salary of £43,000 to £48,000

Job summary

Downey Osborne in the United Kingdom is seeking a VAT advisor to support a varied client portfolio with indirect tax guidance. The role emphasizes delivering VAT advisory services, keeping technical accuracy, and aligning advice with clients' commercial needs.

You will collaborate with colleagues across service lines, manage deadlines, and stay up to date with VAT legislation while building strong client relationships and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect tax, particularly VAT.
• Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Experience delivering VAT advisory services.
• Excellent client service and relationship management skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commercially aware with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Confident working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide VAT advice and support to a varied client portfolio
• Deliver indirect tax advisory assignments and support compliance work
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams
• Keep up to date with changes in VAT legislation and guidance
• Ensure advice is technically accurate and aligned with clients' commercial needs
• Work with colleagues across different service lines to deliver client solutions
• Research complex VAT matters and identify practical recommendations
• Manage project deadlines and coordinate work across multiple assignments
• Support business development and the preparation of client proposals
• Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities for clients
• Contribute to wider indirect tax projects involving customs, excise or other indirect taxes
• Support process improvements and technology-led solutions
• Collaborate with colleagues across wider professional networks

Skills

VAT advisory

Indirect tax

Client relationship management

Project management

Analytical skills

Job description

What's On Offer

• Salary of £43,000 to £48,000
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private medical cover
• Access to a virtual GP
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and career development

About You

• Experience in indirect tax, particularly VAT
• Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills
• Experience delivering VAT advisory services
• Excellent client service and relationship management skills
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Commercially aware with sound judgement and attention to detail
• Confident working collaboratively with colleagues and clients

About Your New Role

Always

• Provide VAT advice and support to a varied client portfolio
• Deliver indirect tax advisory assignments and support compliance work
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams
• Keep up to date with changes in VAT legislation and guidance
• Ensure advice is technically accurate and aligned with clients' commercial needs

Often

• Work with colleagues across different service lines to deliver client solutions
• Research complex VAT matters and identify practical recommendations
• Manage project deadlines and coordinate work across multiple assignments
• Support business development and the preparation of client proposals
• Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities for clients

Occasionally

• Contribute to wider indirect tax projects involving customs, excise or other indirect taxes
• Support process improvements and technology-led solutions
• Collaborate with colleagues across wider professional networks

Never

• Compromise on technical accuracy or quality of advice
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