VAT Associate Director/Director

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and business advisory firm is looking for a VAT Associate Director/Director in Southampton. This senior role involves delivering VAT compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base while providing mentorship to junior staff and leading complex projects. The position offers a structured career path, collaborative culture, and opportunities to work on impactful projects.

Benefits

Structured career development framework

Diverse and challenging projects

Collaborative culture

State-of-the-art collaboration spaces

Qualifications

• CTA and/or ACA qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT and tax legislation.
• Experience managing a profitable client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic VAT advisory services and manage complex tax issues.
• Oversee a substantial client portfolio to ensure high-quality service.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

VAT Compliance

Education

CTA

ACA

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Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

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Job Reference: e0d0b0f48283

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Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, is seeking an experienced and driven VAT Associate Director or Director to join their dynamic Tax team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of ambitious, high-growth businesses across the UK and internationally.

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

1. Deliver strategic VAT advisory services and manage complex tax issues in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
2. Oversee a substantial client portfolio, ensuring high-quality service and compliance.
3. Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
4. Lead and manage large-scale or complex VAT projects.
5. Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous development.
6. Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed and engaged.
7. 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.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.