VAT Director

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

As VAT Director, you will play a key leadership role within the VAT practice, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients and delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 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.

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.

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