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VAT Senior

Cardiff
£42k – £47k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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A highly respected and rapidly growing professional services firm is looking to appoint an Indirect Tax Senior Associate to join its expanding VAT team. This organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering complex advisory work across a diverse client base and a broad range of industry sectors, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. The role is available on a hybrid basis from Cardiff.

Your new role

As an Indirect Tax Senior Associate, you will join a thriving advisory team experiencing significant growth and increasing demand from clients. You will:

  • Deliver practical, commercially focused VAT advice to a varied portfolio of clients.
  • Manage VAT compliance workstreams and oversee a portfolio of VAT compliance clients.
  • Support clients with technically challenging indirect tax matters across multiple sectors.
  • Work on a wide range of advisory projects within the middle market.
  • Build strong client relationships by providing clear, concise and jargon-free solutions.
  • Contribute to the continued growth and success of a team recognised for its expertise in complex and contentious VAT matters.

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What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Strong VAT technical knowledge and a broad indirect tax skillset.
  • CTA qualification and/or exceptional technical expertise.
  • Proven communication and client management skills.
  • Experience managing VAT compliance engagements and client portfolios.
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to varying client needs.
  • A proactive approach and enthusiasm for working across diverse sectors and projects.

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll benefit from:

  • A clear and supportive career progression path.
  • Exposure to a diverse and high-quality client base.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Opportunities to get involved in sustainability, volunteering and charitable activities.
  • Regular social events and a collaborative team culture.
  • The chance to work within a growing specialist tax team offering excellent development opportunities.

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Skills

VAT Technical Knowledge
Indirect Tax
VAT Compliance
Client Management
Advisory Services
Communication Skills
CTA Qualification
Portfolio Management
Middle Market Advisory

Location

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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