VAT Associate Director

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial advisory firm seeks an Associate Director for its Financial Investors Indirect Tax team. This role involves leading VAT advisory on high-value transactions and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant VAT experience and strong business development skills. The position offers opportunities for career progression within a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in practice, industry, or with HMRC.
• Excellent client-facing, relationship-building, and business development skills.
• Proactive approach with project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT input on major transaction support engagements.
• Provide end-to-end VAT advice for clients and their investee businesses.
• Advise on VAT recovery positions and compliance issues.
• Review contracts and advise on UK VAT issues.
• Manage client engagements and develop team members.
• Deepen client relationships and contribute to winning new work.
• Develop new market opportunities.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Business development

VAT advisory

Job description

Overview

Join a dynamic and fast-growing team, with opportunities for career progression and flexible working. The Financial Investors Indirect Tax team is expanding and seeking high-calibre individuals at the Associate Director level. This team, known for its proactive and entrepreneurial spirit, advises on VAT for financial investor clients, including high-value private equity and real estate transactions in the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT input on major transaction support engagements.
• Provide end-to-end VAT advice for clients and their investee businesses.
• Advise on VAT recovery positions, fund structures, and compliance issues.
• Review contracts and advise on UK VAT issues.
• Manage client engagements and develop team members.
• Deepen client relationships and contribute to winning new work.
• Develop new market opportunities and collaborate with colleagues across the firm.
• Shape the team culture and ensure it remains a great place to work.

Candidate profile

• Relevant experience in practice, industry, or with HMRC.
• Excellent client-facing, relationship-building, and business development skills.
• Proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities and lead project teams.

How to apply

If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to: [e-mail]

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