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VAT Associate Director (Financial Services)

A top 10 Accountancy Practice continues to see increasing demand for Indirect Tax advisory services, particularly from the Financial Services sector.

Join a team of specialists in this sector and clients across Banking, Asset Management, FinTech, and Insurance markets.

Role Overview:

As an Associate Director in the Financial Services Indirect Tax (FS VAT) team, the individual will:

  • Provide relevant advice on Indirect Tax matters, backed by knowledge of legislation and case law.
  • Ensure compliance with risk management processes from client take-on to assignment completion.
  • Scope, deliver, and bill client work, providing high-quality technical advice to diverse clients.
  • Guide junior staff and support Directors and Partners.
  • Produce technical work with minimal review and convey key points to clients.
  • Review the work of team members.

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum criteria include experience in Indirect/VAT Taxes and a relevant tax qualification (CTA/ATT).

Desirable skills:

  • Experience advising financial institutions on partial exemption, cross-border supplies, and relevant judgments.
  • Advising on complex technical indirect tax matters.
  • Managing a varied portfolio of Indirect/VAT tax clients within Financial Services.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build long-standing business relationships.
  • Comfort working in mixed-discipline teams and leading projects.

They are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to support employees in balancing work and life.

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to: Tasnima.rashid@ambition.co.uk

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