VAT Associate Director

RSM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a VAT Associate Director, where your expertise will shape the future of VAT advisory services. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values individuality and innovation. You'll be at the forefront of business development, mentoring a talented team while tackling diverse projects that challenge and expand your professional capabilities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this dynamic firm is dedicated to creating a workplace where all voices are heard and valued. If you are passionate about making an impact and developing your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

27 days holiday

Financial wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses

Electric car scheme

Virtual GP access

Qualifications

• Experience in VAT, ideally at Senior Manager or Associate Director level.
• Strong business development skills and passion for coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as an expert advisor on VAT planning opportunities.
• Lead business development initiatives and mentor team members.

Skills

VAT expertise

Business development

Team leadership

Client advisory

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Degree in Finance or Business

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact within our VAT team at RSM UK

Our VAT specialists work closely with teams across the firm to provide a collaborative service to a diverse range of clients, from middle market businesses to large corporations, combining expertise in accounting, audit and all relevant taxes. As a national VAT practice, we provide the freedom to find the right balance between sector specialism and general advisory, as well as an opportunity to initiate and develop new areas of focus for the team,

Joining out team as a VAT Associate Director in either our Reading, Gatwick or Southampton office, you will discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We’re simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Acting as an expert advisor, identifying and advising on VAT planning opportunities and undertaking specialist technical assignments when required
• Playing an active role in business development, proposals and networking events and making a significant contribution to the overall future development and success of not only your regional office, but the wider firm
• Developing and supporting a growing team, being a mentor and sharing your skillset and knowledge
• Taking on a variety of projects that will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally
• Being part of a team that values your insights and contributions, providing an opportunity for you to use your experience to develop members of the team, fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and innovation

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate, but we are keen to hear from you even if you don’t meet all of the below:

• Specialist in VAT, ideally with experience working at a similar level as Senior Manager or Associate Director, strong Managers looking for their next step in career will also be considered
• Open and approachable, taking the time to listen to views and ideas of others
• Passion for business development and ability to identify potential fee-earning opportunities
• Embody our grow our own principal, with an ambition to coach, lead, develop and manage a team

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working
• 27 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team with structured continuous learning opportunities and clear career progression paths

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.