Indrect Tax Assistant Manager - Boutique Advisory Firm

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INDIRECT TAX ASSISTANT MANAGERS About the firm

This firm is setting out to reshape the future of tax advisory - one that's better for clients, and better for advisers.

It is a boutique non-audit tax advisory firm offering the full range of services to large and listed businesses.
Taking a fresh approach to tax advisory - unafraid to offer bold perspectives on complex issues. We provide clear, actionable advice, demonstrating what's possible when a firm is purpose-built for today's environment.

Modern, focused, and powered by senior expertise, we embed AI into our ways of working to sharpen insight and enhance client service.

We are proud to be part of a Global Network spanning 100 countries. We combine international reach with entrepreneurial agility.

We are seeking Indirect Tax Assistant Managers (and Managers) to join our growing team. You will advise on VAT and other indirect tax matters arising on complex real estate transactions and M&A activity, working with large corporates, funds, developers and institutional investors.

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in building a modern, conflict-free tax advisory firm - shaping workflows and working directly with senior leaders and high-profile clients in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Responsibilities

• Advise on VAT and indirect tax aspects of real estate acquisitions and disposals
• Provide structuring advice for property transactions, including TOGC analysis and option to tax considerations
• Support due diligence processes, identifying indirect tax risks and opportunities
• Advise on SDLT interaction with VAT in property transactions
• Structure UK and cross-border real estate investments from an indirect tax perspective
• Provide input on fund structuring and joint venture arrangements
• Liaise with legal advisers and transaction teams to ensure tax-efficient implementation
• Interpret UK VAT legislation and HMRC guidance in the context of complex property structures
• Lead the firm in adopting technology‑enabled ways of working, championing digital tools that enhance delivery and empower teams
• Collaborate with international colleagues across the Global network on cross-border real estate transactions
• Support business development initiatives and proposal preparation within the real estate and M&A market
• Coach and develop junior team members

Requirements

• CTA, ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (or equivalent experience in VAT)
• Strong UK VAT technical expertise, with exposure to international indirect tax issues
• Experience advising large or listed businesses on indirect tax matters
• Understanding of digital reporting developments and evolving VAT compliance requirements
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality technical advice
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, practical advice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing client relationships and junior team members (for Manager/Senior Manager level)
• A collaborative mindset aligned with our culture

Why Join US?

• Opportunity to build something new in a high-growth, technology & AI-led firm
• Work in a pure advisory environment; free from red-tape
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and complex client work
• International collaboration across 100+ countries
• A culture built on collaboration, not hierarchy
• Access to best-in-class technology and AI across every aspect of how we work
• Flexibility to shape your career path

If you're looking for a different kind of tax advisory firm - one focused on clarity, impact, and collaboration - then drop me an email on [email protected] and/or apply to this now.

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