VAT Senior Manager in London

Advance Your Career in a Leading Advisory Environment

You'll be joining a high-performing and fast-growing Indirect Tax practice within a top-tier professional services firm. The team has seen significant expansion in recent years and is now looking for an experienced Associate Director to help drive its continued success. You'll work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment known for delivering high-quality work while maintaining a supportive and engaging culture. Flexible and hybrid working are embedded, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance.

Your Role

As an Associate Director, you'll take on a leadership position within the team, working with major clients across a range of sectors including Financial Services, Real Estate, Public Sector, Consumer, Energy, Technology, and more. You'll have the opportunity to specialise in a particular industry or operate across a diverse portfolio, depending on your interests. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading client engagements and delivering high-quality Indirect Tax advice
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, working closely with senior stakeholders
• Managing and developing high-performing teams, including mentoring junior staff
• Overseeing technical research and translating complex tax matters into practical solutions
• Contributing to business development by identifying new opportunities and growing client relationships
• Keeping ahead of developments in areas such as e-invoicing, digital VAT reporting, and AI in tax
• Supporting and collaborating with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives

You'll also gain exposure to a wide variety of work, from large-scale property transactions and international supply chain structuring to corporate transactions and global advisory projects.

What You'll Bring

You'll be an experienced Indirect Tax professional with a strong technical foundation and a commercial mindset. You'll be confident leading engagements and building trusted client relationships. Key requirements include:

• Extensive VAT experience gained in practice, industry, or a regulatory environment
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT legislation and case law
• Proven experience delivering complex advisory work and leading client engagements
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Professional qualification (ATT, CTA or equivalent preferred)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and taking ownership of client portfolios

What You'll Get in Return

You'll benefit from an environment that prioritises your growth, autonomy, and long-term career progression. You'll be empowered to build your own client network and develop your personal brand, while still having access to strong senior support when needed. You'll also benefit from:

• Exposure to high-profile, complex client work
• Opportunities to work alongside leading experts in the Indirect Tax field
• A merit-based progression structure
• Continuous professional development and leadership opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture

Flexible Working

You'll be based in a UK office with a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to balance office, client, and remote working.

Ready for the Next Step?

If you're looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role where you can make a real impact, grow a client base, and shape your own career path, this opportunity is for you.