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VAT Director
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VAT Director
VAT Director – Future Head of VAT
London | Top 30 Accountancy & Advisory Firm
A highly respected and ambitious London accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an exceptional VAT specialist to lead its VAT service line and play a pivotal role in the next phase of the firm’s growth.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity for an experienced VAT Director, Associate Director or ambitious Senior Manager looking to step into a highly visible role with a clear and direct pathway to Partnership.
The Opportunity
This is far more than a traditional VAT role. As VAT Director, you will:
- Lead an established and well-regarded VAT practice while shaping its future.
- Take ownership of developing the service line, growing client relationships, mentoring the team, and driving business development.
- Work directly with the Head of Tax to deliver the firm’s ambitious growth plans.
The role offers an excellent balance of strategic leadership, technical advisory work, and commercial responsibility. With an inherited portfolio and referral network, you’ll have the platform to build both the practice and your own market profile.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the firm’s VAT service line across advisory and compliance.
- Act as the firm’s lead VAT specialist and trusted adviser to clients and colleagues.
- Develop and implement the strategic growth plan for the VAT practice.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Deliver high-quality VAT advisory work across a broad range of sectors.
- Collaborate with Corporate Tax, Private Client, Audit, Accounts, and Business Advisory teams to maximise cross-selling opportunities.
- Mentor, develop, and inspire the VAT team, supporting recruitment and succession planning.
- Represent the firm externally through networking, marketing, and thought leadership.
- Work closely with the Head of Tax and Partnership on the wider strategy of the tax practice.
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About You
This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious VAT professional ready to take ownership of a service line and progress towards Partnership.
We welcome applications from:
- VAT Directors
- Associate Directors
- Senior Managers seeking their first leadership role
You will also demonstrate:
- Strong UK VAT advisory experience within a practice environment.
- Excellent technical knowledge across a wide range of VAT matters.
- A commercial mindset with a passion for developing client relationships.
- Experience leading and developing teams.
- Confidence in networking and winning new business.
- ACA, ACCA, and/or CTA qualification (or equivalent experience).
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Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is a rare leadership opportunity with a firm that values growth and succession planning.
You’ll have the chance to:
- Lead an established VAT practice from day one.
- Work directly alongside the Head of Tax and senior leadership.
- Influence the future strategy and direction of the VAT service line.
- Develop your profile as the firm’s recognised VAT specialist.
- Help build and grow a talented VAT team.
- Benefit from a genuine, structured, and transparent pathway to Partnership, built on contribution, leadership, and business development—not tenure.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- A high-quality, varied client portfolio.
- Significant autonomy and leadership responsibility.
- Excellent investment in marketing and business development.
- A collaborative and supportive Partnership.
- A clear, direct, and realistic route to Partnership by driving the growth of the VAT practice.
Interested?
If you’re seeking an opportunity to move beyond a traditional Director role, take ownership of an established VAT practice, and have a realistic route to Partnership, we’d love to hear from you.
Confidential discussions can be arranged.
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