VAT Associate Director

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting clients in Real Estate and construction matters. You will work closely with senior directors, advising on high-value property acquisitions and delivering training to finance teams. This role offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance home and office work. With a focus on professional growth, you will develop junior team members and engage in business development activities. This role is perfect for someone with a strong VAT background looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in VAT at Manager or Associate Director level.
• Strong client handling and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships and acting as the principal point of contact for VAT queries.
• Delivering practical VAT advice on land and property matters.

Skills

VAT expertise

Client relationship management

Business development

Coaching and mentoring

Education

CTA qualification

Experience at Manager or Associate Director level

Job description

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You will work closely with the Real Estate VAT Director and Partner to support clients on a wide range of Real Estate and construction matters. One day you could be advising an investor on a multi-million pound property acquisition, and the next day delivering training to finance and commercial teams at a housebuilder client. No two days are the same!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting stage, working on a hybrid basis and benefiting from working both at home and in the office. The variety of projects will challenge you daily, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking, giving you a real opportunity to influence the team’s development.

Responsibilities:

1. Manging client relationships and acting as the principal point of contact for clients regarding VAT issues and queries.
2. Delivering practical and commercial VAT advice to clients on land and property matters.
3. Working alongside the wider Real Estate tax specialists to provide VAT input into tax structuring and Real Estate tax due diligence projects.
4. Developing junior team members, including delegating appropriate work, on-the-job coaching, and providing formal feedback.
5. Working with the Real Estate VAT Director and Partner to actively assist in business development, including preparing proposals for new work and building relationships with clients and targets.

About the ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous experience at Manager or Associate Director level within VAT, as well as experience in winning work and/or unlocking fees from existing clients. You should be confident in developing junior staff and fostering a positive team environment. Key qualities include:

• CTA qualified or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience operating at Associate Director level (or equivalent), or the skills to undertake the role
• Good knowledge of VAT issues in the Real Estate and Construction sectors, either as a specialist or as part of a broader role
• Ability to work independently and as part of a national team
• Proven client handling and relationship-building skills
• An inclusive approach to people development and supervision, with strong coaching abilities
• Business development experience or interest (advantageous but not essential)

About the role

You will collaborate closely with the Real Estate VAT Director and Partner to support clients on various Real Estate and construction matters. Your days might include advising investors on multi-million pound property acquisitions or delivering training to finance and commercial teams at a housebuilder. This dynamic environment offers a great opportunity to grow professionally while working on a hybrid basis, with the flexibility of working from both home and office.