VAT Associate Director - Leeds or Manchester

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced VAT Associate Director for their Leeds or Manchester office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in indirect tax advisory and will play a critical role in providing expert VAT support to a diverse clientele. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £85,000 with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Strong background in indirect tax in the UK.
• Previous experience in a practice setting.
• Experience in VAT advisory.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on VAT matters.
• Lead due diligence projects and review VAT affairs.
• Serve as the main point of contact for VAT queries.

Skills

Indirect tax knowledge

Client service

Technical assignments handling

Business development

Education

CTA/ATT/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

VAT Associate Director - Leeds or Manchester

Location

Leeds

Type

Permanent

VAT Associate Director
Leeds or Manchester (with hybrid working)
£60,000 - £85,000 DOE

We are currently working with a leading Top 10 Accountancy firm in the North who are looking to bring in an experienced Indirect Tax professionals to join their senior team.

Joining either the Leeds or Manchester office you'll be a key part of the indirect tax team, supporting the current VAT Partners.

Your new role:

A varied position you will be supporting OMBs, Groups, listed businesses and PE backed businesses with a variety of indirect tax advisory needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice on a variety of VAT matters and handle specialised technical assignments as needed.
• Prioritise responding to client correspondence and keep both the client and partner updated on the status of VAT work.
• Lead due diligence projects, review the VAT affairs of businesses, and report findings clearly and promptly.
• Stay informed about current VAT issues and opportunities, and actively seek to generate new business from existing and potential clients.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients on VAT queries, ensuring excellent client service at all times.
• Coordinate effectively with other departments.
• Monitor work in progress reports closely to ensure profitable recoverability of work done and timely billing of clients.
• Enhance technical knowledge through relevant reading and courses, and stay aware of the firm's services, brochures, and publications.
• Identify, engage, and convert prospective clients, and assist other departments in preparing formal proposals for new work.
• Participate actively in prospective client seminars and follow up effectively with contacts made.

What you'll need to be successful:

• A strong background in indirect tax in the UK
• Previous experience working in a practice setting / or similar
• VAT Advisory experience
• CTA/ATT/ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience

If the above sounds like it might be of interest then please reach out to Sam Minor on 07764700259 or email at [e-mail]

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