VAT Strategy Lead - Growth & Client Delivery (London)

Taxation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Taxation in London seeks an experienced VAT Director to lead its VAT service line within a professional services environment. You will oversee complex client engagements and manage a medium-sized team while driving commercial growth.

The role requires strong UK VAT expertise, leadership, and a track record of delivering high-quality client service in an international network. It offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified with ICAEW, ACCA or CTA.
• At least five years’ post-qualification experience, including substantial experience managing a medium-sized team.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT and ability to develop colleagues.
• International VAT experience and awareness.
• Track record of delivering excellent client service and managing complex client requirements.
• Commercially minded with experience in budgeting, time-cost management, billing and sales targets.
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional network to generate new business.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders to implement strategy and develop commercial services.
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to develop team members.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a wider management team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the VAT service line, ensuring effective procedures, risk management and ongoing compliance.
• Drive commercial performance by identifying billing opportunities, developing special projects and contributing to sales targets.
• Build relationships across the London office and international group to support client delivery.
• Lead the VAT new-business proposal process with colleagues for proposals and engagement letters.
• Review VAT returns for significant and complex clients, providing technical oversight.
• Identify and lead specialist VAT projects, collaborating with senior stakeholders.
• Manage work in progress, billing and financial performance across client portfolios.
• Support team appraisals and professional development of team members.
• Maintain training, examination and CPD records.
• Oversee timesheet reviews and approvals for reporting lines.
• Collaborate with international service providers to deliver timely advice.

Job description

Taxation in London seeks an experienced VAT Director to lead its VAT service line within a professional services environment. You will oversee complex client engagements and manage a medium-sized team while driving commercial growth.

The role requires strong UK VAT expertise, leadership, and a track record of delivering high-quality client service in an international network. It offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits.