Manager, Global Trade Advisory, Indirect Tax in Alloa

An exciting opportunity to work in Deloitte's market leading Global Trade team. Deloitte is looking to recruit Managers to work within its Global Trade Advisory team, which sits within the Indirect Tax practice and is part of Deloitte's EMEA wide Centre of Excellence for Global Trade. As an identified super growth area within the firm, joining this team offers a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dynamic professional to progress their career.

As a Manager you will manage diverse projects for high profile clients, support exciting new business development opportunities, provide stewardship to develop junior members of the team and expand your horizons as you support businesses respond to topical issues, such as Brexit, and a significantly changed customs landscape, on a UK and global scale. Working in the Global Trade Advisory team you will work collaboratively with other tax and consulting teams, with Deloitte teams based overseas and/or directly on client sites, providing the chance to broaden knowledge and network, globally, on a regular basis.

The Global Trade and broader Indirect Tax team has a reputation for being proactive, entrepreneurial, successful and fun to work in. It is growing at pace, providing an opportunity for the right candidate to progress quickly in a dynamic, fast paced environment, where people are recognised for their contribution and not time served.

The role will expose you to working with some of the largest, most recognisable brands and corporations across the globe. We boast a wealthy, rapidly increasing, portfolio of clients across all industries - from owner-managed businesses to large multinationals, operating within the consumer, industrial products, aerospace, automotive, energy and resources, technology/telecoms, financial services and public service sectors.

As a Manager you will manage projects that support global clients manage their customs and trade footprint, from advising them on how to navigate the changes in customs and excise legislative requirements, supporting with the implementation of supply chain governance, operation and duty optimisation strategies, to engaging with HMRC to obtain rulings, repayments, authorisations and respond to audits.

You will be expected to work with all grades, which will require you to undertake effective delegation, project planning, consultation and managing timescales so that project deliverables can be completed and signed-off in accordance with Deloitte's review processes.

Global Trade regulation and requirements, particularly in the post-Brexit environment, are at the forefront of our clients' agendas and significantly impact their supply chains. As such, as part of the role, you will be required to build up a detailed, practical, understanding of our clients' business models, what markets they operate in and their future plans in order to provide the right support at the right time, and identify opportunities for further work.

You will also be given access to further development support covering soft skills, advanced technical knowledge and commercial awareness through a programme of regular courses to help you continue to build your professional skills.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working on existing client engagements - Regularly reporting directly to a director or partner and undertaking account management, which includes responsibilities for take-on, delivery, billing and cash collection.
• Drafting and reviewing client advice (reports / memos / telcon advice / email notes of advice), running client workshops, meetings and training sessions.
• Assisting with developing less experienced staff with hands on advice and support.
• Assisting with deepening relationships with target clients/accounts and contributing to winning new work, including proposals and bid work.
• Input into development of new market opportunities locally, nationally and internationally with an opportunity to lead the market development of the new ideas.
• Working closely with colleagues in other parts of the firm.
• Having a broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them; having a clear understanding of the firm's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture.

Customs experience working either in-house, in practice or at a Tax Authority, or equivalent. A sound technical background in all key areas of customs management and regulation (i.e. classification, valuation, origin and special procedures). A proven record of management attributes and skills including an ability to prioritise; meet deadlines; set clear, achievable, targets; monitor and update on progress; delegate effectively and work well with others. Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and inter-personal skills. The ability to be proactive, identify opportunities and take early responsibility. Excellent client facing, relationship building and business development skills, coupled with commercial awareness.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing.

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.