Indirect Tax Consultant

Reference: 4822077Job ID: 5422394Posted: 2026-10-28Closing date: 2027-01-27Location: GlasgowSalary: Competitive + Benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice AccountingCompany: HaysConsultant: Elaine AshtonHays office: Glasgow — 3rd Floor, The Beacon, 176 St Vincent StreetPhone: 0141 2123664Email: elaine.ashton@hays.comYour new companyAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an Indirect Tax Consultant to join a highly regarded and growing tax team.This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within indirect tax, working alongside experienced specialists and gaining exposure to a varied client base and a broad range of advisory work.Your new roleAs an Indirect Tax Consultant, you’ll support clients across a range of indirect tax matters, with a particular focus on VAT.You’ll work closely with more senior members of the team, helping clients understand their indirect tax obligations, identify potential risks and opportunities and navigate increasingly complex VAT issues.The role will give you exposure to both advisory and compliance work, including researching technical issues, preparing advice, supporting client meetings and assisting with projects across a variety of businesses and sectors.As your experience develops, you’ll have the opportunity to take greater ownership of assignments and client relationships and build your technical expertise within indirect tax.What you'll need to succeedYou’ll have some previous experience within VAT or indirect tax, gained within an accountancy firm, tax consultancy, HMRC or potentially an in-house environment.You may already hold a relevant professional qualification or be working towards ATT, CTA or an accountancy qualification, although your practical experience, interest in indirect tax and desire to develop will be equally important.You’ll be comfortable working with clients, have strong attention to detail and be keen to develop both your technical knowledge and commercial understanding.What you'll get in returnYou’ll join a supportive specialist tax environment where you can continue to develop your indirect tax career while gaining exposure to interesting clients and varied advisory work.You’ll work alongside experienced tax professionals who can support your development, with the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge, take on increasing responsibility and progress as your experience grows.This could particularly suit someone who has developed a good grounding in VAT but now wants greater exposure to advisory work, more complex projects and direct client contact.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your care #4822077 - Elaine Ashton