OverviewAssociate Director VATLeading London Practice£100,000 plus excellent benefitsOur client is a leading professional services firm delivering tax and VAT consulting to major corporate clients. As part of an ongoing programme of growth they are seeking an experienced Associate VAT Director to work closely with the Head of tax and VAT Team to identify and deliver advisory projects.A natural leader, as Associate VAT Director you will be expected to develop junior members of the team and contribute to the strategic growth of the VAT service line. You will play an active role in winning new business opportunities from existing clients and through Business Development activities.A proven VAT tax professional you will be highly proficient in taking full ownership and strategic oversight of a portfolio of complex clients, possessing deep expertise in a wide range of VAT compliance services, substantial advisory experience, and a strong understanding of international VAT matters.Furthermore, you will be responsible for setting and maintaining high standards for client service, engagement, and profitability. You will champion a positive and collaborative work environment and foster a great team spirit and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in the wider team.This role demands strong organisation, project management and communication skills, coupled with comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of UK VAT and have an awareness of international VAT principles. You will be expected to be technically strong acting as an expert to the rest of the department and wider teams on complex VAT engagements which may have an international or advisory theme.Key AccountabilitiesTake ownership of VAT service line, ensuring robust procedures are in place, managing risk, effective decisions and maintaining compliance standards at all times.Drive commercial performance by identifying and implementing new opportunities for additional billing, special projects to contribute to departmental sales targets and leading on sales decisions.Build strong relationships with other London office departments and the wider group promoting effective cross-departmental client service, collaboration, client delivery and good problem-solving on complex challenges.Responsibility for VAT new business proposal processes, collaborating with the VAT team for the preparation of commercial and accurate proposals and engagement letters for new client opportunities.Review VAT returns for the more significant and complex clientsTo apply today, simply contact John at john.corfield@pro-tax.co.ukAs an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. #J-18808-Ljbffr