Principal, VAT Consulting

Ryan; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tax services is seeking a Principal who will be responsible for overseeing operations and executing tax services. The role involves developing client relationships, managing projects, and ensuring profitability while working in a flexible, dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in practice consulting, showcasing excellent client management and supervisory skills.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Home Office Stipend

Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)

Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Flexible Work Environment

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

Accelerated Career Path

Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 12 years’ experience in Practice-specific area.
• Excellent technical Practice Consulting skills required.
• Deep familiarity with Practice laws and rules necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and executing tax services.
• Supervises projects and consultants within the Practice.
• Accountable for the profitability and financial monitoring of the Practice.

Skills

Technical Practice Consulting

Client Relationship Management

Profitability Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Tax Systems Software

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Home Office Stipend

• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)

• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

• LinkedIn Learning Subscription

• Flexible Work Environment

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Accelerated Career Path

• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

The Principal is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing tax services, and overseeing operations of Practice to meet current and future business requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, executes, and supervises Practice projects
• Develops new client relationships and works with Ryan’s global management team to expand the practice to other markets
• Works with other Ryan practices to develop new planning ideas to deliver to clients
• Coordinates the delivery of Practice services to Ryan clients
• Supervises consulting and recovery work delegated to staff and managers
• Delivers presentations to prospects and clients
• Serves as subject matter expert on Practice and assigned jurisdictions/geographical areas
• Assists in the general administration and best practice operations of the Practice
• Is accountable for the profitability of the Practice, monitoring the financial statements (e.g., P&L, revenue, margin), and building efficiencies to maximize profitability.
• Communicates with the Executive Committee, Principals, management team and Senior Leadership within Ryan on status of business requirements
• Partners with Corporate Development to unite on acquisition strategies for the business and assists with maintaining relationships with potential acquisition candidates, strategic partners and leads transition team for new acquisitions
• Oversees and centralizes the proposal process for the Practice and teams with Business Development on key clients and sales initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field required; has a minimum of 10 to 12 years’ experience in Practice-specific area; has excellent technical Practice Consulting skills; deep familiarity with Practice laws and rules; has previous track record of excellent service delivery and working in a team environment.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. As well as familiarity of tax systems and software.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in the Practice and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer
• Occasional long periods of standing while copying
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 lbs.
• Position requires regular interaction with coworkers and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone
• Independent travel requirement: 50% plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran