VAT Manager - Financial Services Indirect Tax (Advisory)

Global Professional Services Firm

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an experienced VAT Manager to join its high‑growth Financial Services Indirect Tax (VAT) team. This role offers the chance to work on complex, cross‑border advisory projects within a diverse, collaborative environment that places strong emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, and career development.

You will be joining a dynamic team recognised for delivering high‑quality advisory support to major financial services clients. With continued market demand and strong internal growth, this opportunity provides exceptional scope for progression, visibility, and leadership.

About the Role

• Deliver high‑quality Indirect Tax advisory services to clients within the Financial Services sector.
• Build and manage strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Support and mentor junior team members through coaching, supervision, and project leadership.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to provide integrated, strategic advice.
• Lead on VAT/Indirect Tax advisory projects, often involving multi‑country or cross‑functional work.
• Identify opportunities within existing client portfolios and play an active role in business development.
• Contribute to operational and strategic initiatives within the team, including the development of junior staff.

What We're Looking For

• Strong Indirect Tax/VAT experience, ideally gained within Financial Services.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Proactive, commercially minded professional with the confidence to build client relationships.
• Strong project‑management skills, with the ability to deliver high‑quality work under pressure.
• Experience supervising junior team members and contributing to their development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to identify and convert business‑development opportunities.

Ideally, You Will Also Have:

• Experience working on Financial Services tax matters.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CA, CTA, law qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience managing budgets and timelines in a consulting or professional services environment.

What They Can Offer

Professional & Career Growth

• Exposure to high‑profile financial services clients
• Access to global expertise and world‑class learning resources
• Clear pathways for progression
• Supportive leadership team committed to development

Flexible, Inclusive Working Environment

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive culture with global collaboration
• Adjustments and accommodations available throughout the recruitment process

High‑Impact Work

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, innovative projects
• Involvement in strategic advisory work that shapes clients' futures
• Engagement with multi‑disciplinary teams across economics, legal, technology, and tax

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