At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead VAT advisory projects and manage client relationships in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Ambitious professional services firm with a growing Indirect Tax practice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Exciting growth plans with opportunities to develop junior team members.
- Why this job: Join a key leadership role and make a real impact on diverse client portfolios.
- Qualifications: Extensive VAT experience and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
VAT Director London An ambitious and growing professional services firm is seeking a highly experienced VAT Director to join its expanding Indirect Tax practice.
This is a key leadership appointment within a well-established tax team that provides advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses, large corporates, international groups, not-for-profit organisations and privately owned companies.
The successful candidate will play a central role in driving the continued growth of the VAT offering, leading complex advisory projects, managing significant client relationships, developing junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives.
This opportunity would suit an established Director-level professional or an ambitious Senior Manager ready to take the next step in their career.
The Opportunity The Indirect Tax team is experiencing significant growth and has ambitious plans to expand over the coming years.
As a senior member of the practice, you will work closely with partners and other tax specialists to develop the VAT service line, deliver exceptional client outcomes and identify opportunities for new business.
You will advise clients across a wide variety of sectors and transactions, including corporate restructurings, acquisitions, disposals, property matters, cross-border activities and complex technical VAT issues.
This role offers genuine career progression for individuals who can demonstrate strong technical expertise, commercial acumen and a passion for developing client relationships.
Key Responsibilities Client Advisory Provide expert VAT advisory services to a broad range of clients across multiple sectors.
Act as a trusted adviser, helping clients navigate complex VAT legislation and minimise VAT risk.
Conduct detailed technical research and deliver practical, commercially focused advice.
Support clients with VAT planning, compliance and dispute resolution matters.
Liaise directly with HMRC on technical queries, rulings, clearances, enquiries and disputes.
Lead negotiations with HMRC where required.
Facilitate Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes.
Obtain and assess specialist counsel opinions where appropriate.
Prepare high-quality written reports, technical advice and client correspondence.
Present complex VAT concepts clearly to non-tax specialists.
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