VAT Associate Director

RSM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading VAT team as a Manager or Associate Director, partnering with clients on complex real estate projects. This role offers exposure to diverse challenges daily, encouraging professional growth and collaboration in a hybrid work environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience at Manager or Associate Director level within VAT.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Strong understanding of VAT issues in Real Estate and Construction sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and act as principal point of contact for VAT.
• Deliver practical VAT advice on land and property matters.
• Develop junior team members through coaching and delegation.

Skills

Client handling

Coaching

Business development

Knowledge of VAT issues

Education

CTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

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You will work closely with the Real Estate VAT Director and Partner to supportclients on a wide range of Real Estate and construction matters. One day you could be advising an investor ona multi-million pound property acquisition and the next day you could be deliveringtraining to finance and commercial teams at a housebuilder client. It is safeto say no two days are the same!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an excitingpart of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards of workingboth at home and in the office. The variety of projects will challenge youevery day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You’llhave plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture thatnurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking, giving you a realopportunity to influence the way in which the team develops.

Responsibilities:

• Manging client relationships and acting as the principal point of contact for clients in respect of VAT issues and queries.
  
• Delivering practical and commercial VAT advice to clients on land and property matters.
  
• Working alongside the wider Real Estate tax specialists to provide VAT input into tax structuring and Real Estate tax due diligence projects.
  
• Developing the more junior team, including delegation of appropriate work, on-the-job coaching and more formal feedback.
• Working alongside the Real Estate VAT Director andPartner to actively assist in business development including proposalpreparation for new work and building relationships with clients and targets.

About the ideal candidate

Theideal candidate will have previous experience of working at Manager or Associate Director level within VAT, as well as previous experience of winning workand / or the ability to unlock fees from the existing client base. You will be confidentin helping to develop junior members of staff and driving forward a good teamenvironment. In particular you will demonstrate:

• CTA qualified is preferred or equivalent
  
• Previous experience operating at Associate Director level (or equivalent) is necessary, or can demonstrate the skill set required to undertake the role.
  
• Good knowledge and understanding of the VAT issues for clients in the Real Estate and Construction sector, either in a specialist capacity or as a part of a broader role.
  
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a national team.
  
• Proven experience in client handling and building good relationships.
  
• Embraces an inclusive approach to people development and supervision, demonstrating strong coaching abilities.
  
• Business development experience and/or interest in this aspect is advantageous but not essential.
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About the role

You will work closely with the Real Estate VAT Director and Partner to supportclients on a wide range of Real Estate and construction matters. One day you could be advising an investor ona multi-million pound property acquisition and the next day you could be deliveringtraining to finance and commercial teams at a housebuilder client. It is safeto say no two days are the same!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an excitingpart of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards of workingboth at home and in the office. The variety of projects will challenge youevery day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You’llhave plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture thatnurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking, giving you a realopportunity to influence the way in which the team develops.

Responsibilities:

Manging client relationships and acting as the principal point of contact for clients in respect of VAT issues and queries.

Delivering practical and commercial VAT advice to clients on land and property matters.

Working alongside the wider Real Estate tax specialists to provide VAT input into tax structuring and Real Estate tax due diligence projects.

Developing the more junior team, including delegation of appropriate work, on-the-job coaching and more formal feedback.

Working alongside the Real Estate VAT Director andPartner to actively assist in business development including proposalpreparation for new work and building relationships with clients and targets.

About the ideal candidate

Theideal candidate will have previous experience of working at Manager or Associate Director level within VAT, as well as previous experience of winning workand / or the ability to unlock fees from the existing client base. You will be confidentin helping to develop junior members of staff and driving forward a good teamenvironment. In particular you will demonstrate:

CTA qualified is preferred or equivalent

Previous experience operating at Associate Director level (or equivalent) is necessary, or can demonstrate the skill set required to undertake the role.

Good knowledge and understanding of the VAT issues for clients in the Real Estate and Construction sector, either in a specialist capacity or as a part of a broader role.

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a national team.

Proven experience in client handling and building good relationships.

Embraces an inclusive approach to people development and supervision, demonstrating strong coaching abilities.

Business development experience and/or interest in this aspect is advantageous but not essential.

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