VAT Director - route to Partner

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Director with route to Partner - Indirect Tax (VAT)London | Top 30 Accountancy FirmThe OpportunityA highly regarded, fast-growing Top 30 accountancy firm is seeking to appoint a high-calibre Director or exceptional Senior Manager to join its expanding Indirect Tax team in London with clear route to Partner. Following a significant strategic acquisition, the firm's VAT offering has been substantially strengthened, combining the technical pedigree of Big 4-trained specialists with the entrepreneurialism and agility of a successful boutique advisory business.This is a pivotal strategic hire - not simply a replacement, but a genuine opportunity for an ambitious VAT professional to join a growing team with clear succession planning and future leadership potential.For the right individual, this role offers the chance to develop into a senior leadership figure within the indirect tax practice over the coming years.About the TeamThe team has recently undergone substantial growth and now offers:A strengthened leadership platformBig 4-trained expertiseA highly commercial, client-first cultureBroad capability across VAT and dutyThe practice advises an impressive and diverse client base, ranging from multinational blue-chip organisations and household names through to entrepreneurial businesses and privately owned groups.The RoleThis is a highly visible, market-facing role with responsibilities including:Leading and growing client relationshipsDelivering commercially focused indirect tax adviceSupporting and driving business development activityBuilding strong internal referral networksHelping shape the strategic direction of the VAT teamDeveloping into a future leadership / succession hireWhat They're Looking ForThe successful candidate will be:Commercial and pragmaticProactive and entrepreneurialHighly client-centricComfortable in a visible, market-facing positionStrong at relationship building and business developmentBroad in their VAT capability, or willing to diversify beyond current sector specialismAmbitious, with genuine leadership potentialIdeal BackgroundSector expertise is welcomed, but flexibility is key. Candidates may come from financial services, property, supply chain, or multinational advisory backgrounds, but must be willing to work across a broad and varied client portfolio.What This Role Is NotThis is not a purely technical, behind-the-scenes specialist role.The team already has strong technical depth and is specifically seeking someone who can pair technical credibility with:
Commerciality + client leadership + visibility + growth mindset.Why Join?Genuine progression and succession opportunityClear future leadership runwayEntrepreneurial and high-growth environmentStrong, high-profile client baseBig 4 quality work without Big 4 bureaucracyOpportunity to work alongside highly experienced VAT leadersThe Bottom LineThis is an outstanding opportunity for an established VAT Director or ambitious Senior Manager who may currently feel constrained within a larger structure and is looking for a platform to accelerate their career, broaden their impact, and position themselves for future leadership within a dynamic and growing practice.Please get in touch with Rebecca at [email protected] to discuss further.

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