VAT Associate Director/Director

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting association in Eastleigh is seeking a Senior Tax professional to provide high-level VAT compliance and advisory services. You will manage client relationships, deliver strategic tax planning, and lead complex projects. Ideal candidates are CTA and/or ACA qualified with strong project management skills. This opportunity offers career development, a collaborative culture, and involvement in diverse projects.

Benefits

Structured career development framework

Access to collaboration spaces

Opportunities on diverse projects

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in tax.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT and tax legislation.
• Experience managing a client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic VAT advisory services.
• Oversee a substantial client portfolio.
• Lead and manage complex VAT projects.
• Coach junior team members.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication

VAT advisory

Coaching and mentoring

Education

CTA and/or ACA qualified

Job description

About the Role

As a senior member of the Tax team, you will provide high-level VAT compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients, from start‑ups and scale‑ups to private businesses and FTSE‑listed multinationals. You will play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering strategic tax planning, and leading complex projects. This role offers the autonomy to shape your career while contributing to the growth and success of the team. You will also support the development of junior staff and be actively involved in identifying new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic VAT advisory services and manage complex tax issues in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee a substantial client portfolio, ensuring high-quality service and compliance.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead and manage large‑scale or complex VAT projects.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous development.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed and engaged.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the firm’s tax strategy.

About You

You are a proactive and commercially minded tax professional with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering exceptional client service. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are confident managing both people and projects.

Requirements

• CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent), with significant post‑qualification experience.
• In‑depth, up‑to‑date knowledge of VAT and broader tax legislation.
• Proven experience managing a profitable client portfolio.
• Strong project and staff management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Experience working with senior client stakeholders.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client offers a supportive and agile working environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. You’ll benefit from:

• A clear and structured career development framework.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects.
• A collaborative culture that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art collaboration spaces and resources.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click “apply now” to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on 07900 224915.

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Please note

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.