VAT Associate Director

HireIQ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

HireIQ in London is seeking a senior VAT professional to provide specialist VAT advisory services for Financial Services clients. You will lead complex advisory projects, manage client portfolios, and work with senior stakeholders to deliver practical VAT solutions that drive business results.

You will also contribute to business development, mentor junior colleagues, and help shape the growth of a dedicated VAT practice within a leading accountancy and advisory firm.

Qualifications

• Strong UK VAT advisory experience in professional services.
• Experience advising Financial Services clients on sector-specific VAT issues.
• Currently at Senior Manager/Associate Director level or experienced Manager seeking more responsibility.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and identify advisory opportunities.
• Interest in business development and expanding a specialist VAT team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist VAT advice to Financial Services clients.
• Lead complex technical advisory assignments including VAT due diligence.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of client relationships.
• Work with senior stakeholders to understand commercial VAT challenges and provide practical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and win new business.
• Collaborate with colleagues across tax and advisory disciplines on complex engagements.
• Mentor and coach junior professionals.
• Contribute ideas to support growth and direction of the VAT team.

Skills

VAT advisory

Financial Services clients

Senior leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Business development

Job description

Why Apply for This Job?

• Take the next step in your VAT career with an opportunity to shape and develop a specialist Financial Services offering.
• Work on complex, high-value VAT advisory projects for a diverse portfolio of financial services clients.
• Enjoy a balance of technical advisory work, client relationship management and commercial responsibilities.
• Gain greater autonomy over your portfolio, with the freedom to develop your own client relationships and areas of expertise.
• Work directly with senior decision-makers and have a genuine voice in the future direction of the team.
• Join a collaborative environment that encourages professional development, flexible working and long-term career progression.

Our client is a well-established accountancy and advisory practice looking to strengthen its Financial Services VAT offering in London. The team supports a varied client base with complex VAT challenges, combining technical expertise with practical commercial advice. This opportunity is particularly suited to an ambitious VAT professional who enjoys building relationships, delivering high-quality advisory work and taking an active role in developing a specialist practice.

The Role

• Provide specialist VAT advice to clients across the Financial Services sector.
• Lead complex technical advisory assignments, including VAT due diligence and transaction-related matters.
• Take responsibility for managing and developing a portfolio of client relationships.
• Work directly with senior stakeholders to understand commercial challenges and provide practical VAT solutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and develop new business.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different tax and advisory disciplines on complex client engagements.
• Support the development of junior professionals through coaching, mentoring and technical guidance.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives to support the growth and future direction of the VAT team.

Your Experience

• Strong UK VAT advisory experience, ideally gained within an accountancy or professional services environment.
• Experience advising Financial Services clients or exposure to complex sector-specific VAT issues.
• Currently operating at Senior Manager or Associate Director level, or an experienced Manager ready for greater responsibility.
• Confidence managing complex advisory assignments and delivering commercially focused recommendations.
• Experience developing client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional advisory work.
• An interest in business development and contributing to the growth of a specialist team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach to leadership, with experience supporting and developing junior colleagues.

The Rewards

• Competitive salary of £90,000–£110,000, plus bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
• Exposure to technically challenging VAT advisory work across the Financial Services sector.
• Opportunity to develop your own client portfolio and specialist areas of expertise.
• Greater autonomy and influence over client engagements and commercial decisions.
• Direct access to senior leadership, with opportunities for mentoring and professional development.
• Scope to play a meaningful role in developing a specialist VAT offering.
• Long-term career development opportunities within an established accountancy and advisory practice.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, wellbeing support and generous annual leave.