Your new company A leading, nationally recognised professional services firm is seeking an experienced VAT Director to join its growing Indirect Tax team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious tax practice that advises a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, corporate groups, property developers, not-for-profit organisations and international clients. The firm is committed to investing in its people, promoting flexible working and providing a clear pathway for progression. Drawing on responsibilities commonly seen in senior VAT leadership roles across the market, the position offers a blend of technical advisory work, team leadership and business development.
Your new role
- Leading complex VAT advisory projects across a range of sectors, including property, construction, governance, risk and compliance.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused VAT advice.
- Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring the timely delivery of all VAT-related assignments.
- Working closely with colleagues across tax, audit, corporate finance and other service lines to deliver joined-up solutions.
- Leading client meetings, contributing to technical discussions and communicating complex VAT matters in a straightforward manner.
- Identifying VAT risks, opportunities and efficiencies through the analysis of financial and operational data.
- Delegating and reviewing work across the team, ensuring excellent client service and technical accuracy.
- Developing and mentoring team members, supporting their technical and professional growth.
- Producing technical updates, articles and client communications on VAT developments.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional work.
- Supporting business development activities through networking, market engagement and proposal preparation.
What you'll need to succeed
- Significant VAT advisory experience gained within a professional services, consultancy or HMRC environment.
- Experience operating at Associate Director, Director or Senior Manager level with responsibility for managing a client portfolio.
- Strong technical VAT knowledge across a range of sectors.
- A proven ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities and deliver work to demanding deadlines.
- Strong people management and leadership skills, with experience coaching and developing teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to lead client discussions and present technical advice clearly.
- Commercial awareness and a track record of contributing to business development and revenue growth.
- A professional tax or accountancy qualification such as CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
- An opportunity to join a growing and highly respected tax practice.
- Exposure to a broad range of technically challenging VAT advisory work.
- A supportive and collaborative culture with genuine autonomy.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Ongoing investment in professional development and leadership capability.
- The chance to build your market profile and make a significant impact within a growing team.
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VAT Director in Birmingham employer: Taxation
Taxation in Manchester is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and collaboration. With a competitive salary and benefits package, including a clear progression path to Tax Manager, employees enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model while engaging with high-net-worth clients in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.
