VAT Director (Financial Services)

Advanced Resource Managers; England; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking a Senior Tax Consultant (VAT Director) experienced in financial services. This role involves leading client engagement, managing a team, and shaping VAT strategies. The ideal candidate has significant VAT advisory experience and the ability to develop business relationships. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and career growth in a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in VAT advisory.
• Proven focus on financial services.
• Ability to lead complex engagements and manage stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with strong business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of clients in financial services.
• Deliver high-value VAT advisory services.
• Mentor and develop a team of VAT professionals.
• Lead and mentor a team of VAT professionals, driving technical excellence and development.
• Coordinate cross‑service line collaboration to provide integrated client solutions.

Skills

VAT advisory experience

Business development

Stakeholder management

Business development

Leadership

Education

ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Tax Consultant | 9 Years of Tax Recruitment Experience | Ex-KPMG

Location: London (hybrid)

Level: Director

Package: Competitive salary + Benefits

A prestigious professional services firm, consistently recognised for its client‑centric approach and collaborative culture, is currently seeking a VAT Director with a strong background in Financial Services.

This is a confidential leadership opportunity within a top‑tier VAT practice, designed for an experienced individual who can lead complex advisory engagements, nurture key client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth—particularly within financial services.

The Opportunity

• Lead and grow a portfolio of clients in financial services, providing high‑value VAT advisory services.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients delivering insight
• Work closely with Partners to shape the VAT strategy and offering.
• Lead and mentor a team of VAT professionals, fostering technical excellence and development.
• Collaborate across service lines to provide integrated client solutions.

The ideal profile

• ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification with significant post‑qualified experience.
• Proven VAT advisory experience, with a focus on financial services
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders and lead complex engagements.
• Commercially minded with strong business development skills.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within a supportive and ambitious team at a firm known for flexibility, autonomy, and long‑term career progression.

For a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail] or apply to this advert to arrange a call. All enquiries will be treated with the utmost discretion.