VAT Associate Director/Director

BDO; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate Tax Director to join their diverse Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to provide Tax Advisory services to a variety of clients, from start-ups to FTSE-listed multinationals. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values mutual support and respect, allowing you to develop your skills and advance your career. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this firm fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, making it an exciting place to build a rewarding career in tax advisory.

Qualifications

• Post-qualified experience in tax advisory services.
• Experience in delivering complex tax solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage tasks and collaborate with senior colleagues to serve clients.
• Identify opportunities to enhance services and client offerings.

Skills

Tax strategic framework

Tax planning

Commercially viable advice

People management

Project leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification (CTA or ACA)

Job description

View more categories | View less categories | Sector: VAT | Role: Associate Tax Director, Tax Director | Contract Type: Permanent

We’re BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited, high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy, along with their owners and management teams.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team adapts to every challenge. Friendly, driven, and diverse, they service clients across the country and globally. By offering expertise in various tax specialisms, they collaborate across BDO to deliver comprehensive business solutions. From evolving client needs to legislative changes, the Tax team faces new challenges regularly. If you seek a dynamic career, we’ll give you the autonomy to advance your career.

Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As client needs and regulations evolve, you’ll encounter new problems and growth opportunities. Whether advising on high-profile areas like Corporation Tax or implementing innovative technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety and professional growth.

BDO supports diverse businesses across sectors worldwide. You’ll provide Tax Advisory services to start-ups, scale-ups, private companies, and FTSE-listed multinationals. Working with varied clients enhances your skills and experience, benefiting your career development.

We’ll help you succeed

Our clients trust our advice, which stems from understanding their businesses through close collaboration and long-term relationships.

You’ll proactively manage your tasks and collaborate confidently with colleagues, senior managers, Directors, and Partners to serve clients effectively. You’ll also identify opportunities to enhance our services and client offerings.

You’ll need:

• A degree or equivalent qualification, such as CTA or ACA, with post-qualified experience
• Interest and experience in delivering the Tax strategic framework, including tax planning and complex issues
• Ability to deliver technically excellent, commercially viable advice on various tax matters, liaising with specialists and overseas offices
• Experience in preparing proposals, researching clients, and technical issues to identify solutions
• People management experience
• Experience leading large or complex projects in your area of expertise

You’ll also be yourself; we value diversity and contributions, and support flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs.

At BDO, we support your personal and professional goals through structured career development programs and resources.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect are core values at BDO. We foster a people-centered culture with mentoring, coaching, and collaborative workspaces. Our agile framework helps teams stay connected, share ideas, and support each other. You’ll have access to resources and a network to excel in your role.

We believe collaboration creates value for clients and enriches the workplace. Our investment in modern collaboration spaces and events encourages sharing knowledge and continuous learning.

Looking ahead

BDO helps entrepreneurial businesses succeed, fueling the UK economy. Our success relies on our people, and we continually invest in their growth. With 17 UK locations and a global presence in 166 countries, we are a large, ambitious firm committed to innovation and excellence.

We have a clear purpose and a confident outlook, adapting to build on our strengths. We aim to shape the future with transparency and empower our people to think creatively and improve continuously.

About BDO

We are one of the UK’s largest accountancy and business advisory firms, offering audit, advisory, and tax services worldwide. We are trusted by high-growth and entrepreneurial businesses for our expertise and relationships.

Join us to build meaningful relationships, trust, and a rewarding career at BDO.

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