VAT Associate Director

MAZARS UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services network is seeking a VAT Associate Director in London. This role involves managing client portfolios, driving business development in VAT advisory, and providing technical input for projects. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical VAT skills, a background in financial services, and relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive compensation, hybrid working options, and ample career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong technical, business development and personal skills required.
• Substantial experience in VAT advisory work preferred.
• A high level of technical work expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients as the main point of contact for indirect tax.
• Develop business relationships and generate new work.
• Contribute to indirect tax leadership with strategic ideas.

Skills

Business development

Technical VAT knowledge

Client management

Education

CTA or legally qualified

Job description

Overview

VAT Associate Director (4588)

At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.

Are you looking to make an impact as a VAT Advisory Associate Director?

Are you looking to join our successful and reputable tax practice?

Are you looking to further your career with an expanding global accounting and consulting firm?

Then apply to the role today!

What You\'ll Do

Your role as a VAT Advisory Associate Director in our Financial Services team will include:

• Manage a portfolio of clients as the main point of contact for indirect tax, develop your portfolio to grow your base of profitable work.
• Develop a portfolio of businesses to target, using your business development skills to start new relationships and generate new work for indirect tax and other teams.
• Work with colleagues across the firm to contribute to proposals for new work and provide technical input to tax-wide projects.
• Contribute to the indirect tax leadership team with ideas on management, projects, strategy and focus.

What You\'ll Bring

• The position would suit a current Manager or Associate Director with strong technical, business development and personal skills including an experienced manager seeking progression.
• The individual should have a strong interest in the technical side of VAT and should expect a high level of technical work commensurate with the role.
• Substantial experience in VAT advisory work, ideally including a good knowledge of financial services, funds industry or insurance VAT issues.
• CTA or legally qualified.

What We Offer

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We\'re united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you\'ll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you\'re looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits

At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

You\'ll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location

London Office – Located in 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul\'s and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

Documents

• FM - 4588 - Associate Director - FS VAT - JD.pdf (108.29 KB)