Indirect Tax Associate Director

Indirect Tax Advisory - Associate Director - London (Hybrid)

Overview

A professional services firm is seeking an Associate Director to strengthen its London‑based Indirect Tax Advisory practice. This is a senior role suited to an experienced VAT professional who enjoys combining technical excellence, client leadership, and practice growth.

You will play a key role in developing the VAT advisory offering, working closely with senior leadership while managing client relationships and contributing to strategic direction.

The role

You will operate as a senior advisor within a generalist VAT advisory team, with some exposure to compliance. There is scope to develop a sector or technical specialism, such as real estate or financial services, depending on your interests and expertise.

You will take responsibility for the full lifecycle of client work, including scoping, delivery, billing, and risk management. The role combines high‑level technical work, business development, and leadership within the wider Indirect Tax practice.

Your responsibilities

You will:

• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients on indirect tax matters
• Deliver high‑quality, technically complex VAT advisory work across a diverse client base
• Scope, price, deliver, and bill client engagements in line with firm risk and quality standards
• Develop and grow a portfolio of profitable work through targeted business development
• Build new client and intermediary relationships and identify cross‑service opportunities
• Contribute to proposals and firm‑wide tax projects alongside colleagues across the business
• Provide leadership input into the direction, strategy, and focus of the Indirect Tax practice

You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating closely with partners and senior colleagues.

What you need

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Substantial experience in VAT advisory work, ideally within professional services
• Strong technical capability, with a genuine interest in complex VAT issues
• Experience advising clients in areas such as financial services, funds, insurance, or similar sectors, preferred
• Proven business development skills and confidence originating new work
• The ability to manage senior client relationships and lead engagements end‑to‑end
• CTA qualification or legal qualification

This role would suit an existing Associate Director or an experienced Manager ready to progress into a more senior position.

Why join

You will join a collaborative, inclusive organisation that values individuality, shared success, and long‑term impact. From day one, you will be encouraged to contribute ideas, help shape the practice, and develop your career in a way that aligns with your strengths and ambitions.

Hybrid working, structured progression, and a strong focus on wellbeing support a sustainable and rewarding career.

Salary and benefits

You can expect:

• A competitive salary aligned to experience and market benchmarking
• Performance‑based bonus and regular salary reviews
• Hybrid working to support work‑life balance
• A comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package

Location and working pattern

This role is based in the London office, with hybrid working arrangements. The office is centrally located with excellent transport links, supporting flexible collaboration and client access.