VAT Director

Taxation; Birmingham; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Taxation, a leading professional services firm, seeks an experienced VAT Director to lead the indirect tax team. The role blends technical VAT advisory, team leadership and client relationship management within a collaborative, flexible working environment.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, deliver high-quality VAT assignments, mentor staff and contribute to market-facing activities. Hybrid working and ongoing professional development are offered.

Formación

• Significant VAT advisory experience in professional services or HMRC environments.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong people management and leadership skills with coaching experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex VAT advisory projects across multiple sectors.
• Advise clients with clear, pragmatic VAT guidance.
• Manage a client portfolio and ensure timely VAT deliverables.
• Collaborate with tax, audit and corporate finance teams on joined-up solutions.
• Lead client meetings and present technical VAT discussions clearly.
• Mentor team members and develop their professional growth.
• Produce VAT updates and client communications on developments.
• Identify VAT risks and opportunities from data analysis.
• Support business development and networking to win new work.

Conocimientos

VAT advisory

Leadership

Client portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Business development

Educación

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Your new company A leading, nationally recognised professional services firm is seeking an experienced VAT Director to join its growing Indirect Tax team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious tax practice that advises a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, corporate groups, property developers, not-for-profit organisations and international clients. The firm is committed to investing in its people, promoting flexible working and providing a clear pathway for progression. Drawing on responsibilities commonly seen in senior VAT leadership roles across the market, the position offers a blend of technical advisory work, team leadership and business development.

Your new role

• Leading complex VAT advisory projects across a range of sectors, including property, construction, governance, risk and compliance.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused VAT advice.
• Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring the timely delivery of all VAT-related assignments.
• Working closely with colleagues across tax, audit, corporate finance and other service lines to deliver joined-up solutions.
• Leading client meetings, contributing to technical discussions and communicating complex VAT matters in a straightforward manner.
• Identifying VAT risks, opportunities and efficiencies through the analysis of financial and operational data.
• Delegating and reviewing work across the team, ensuring excellent client service and technical accuracy.
• Developing and mentoring team members, supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Producing technical updates, articles and client communications on VAT developments.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional work.
• Supporting business development activities through networking, market engagement and proposal preparation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant VAT advisory experience gained within a professional services, consultancy or HMRC environment.
• Experience operating at Associate Director, Director or Senior Manager level with responsibility for managing a client portfolio.
• Strong technical VAT knowledge across a range of sectors.
• A proven ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities and deliver work to demanding deadlines.
• Strong people management and leadership skills, with experience coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to lead client discussions and present technical advice clearly.
• Commercial awareness and a track record of contributing to business development and revenue growth.
• A professional tax or accountancy qualification such as CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• An opportunity to join a growing and highly respected tax practice.
• Exposure to a broad range of technically challenging VAT advisory work.
• A supportive and collaborative culture with genuine autonomy.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing investment in professional development and leadership capability.
• The chance to build your market profile and make a significant impact within a growing team.