VAT Associate Director

Associate Director - London

A leading UK accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an accomplished VAT professional to join its London-based team as an Associate Director. The firm provides comprehensive tax and consulting services to a diverse client base, with particular expertise in the real estate and financial services sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

Role Overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a highly experienced VAT specialist to take on a strategic role within a growing and dynamic team. As VAT Associate Director, you will manage a portfolio of complex advisory and compliance cases, lead high-impact consultancy projects, and work closely with Partners to shape the direction of the VAT practice. You'll also play a key role in business development, sector specialisation, and the development of junior talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Leadership - Act as a trusted adviser to clients, engaging on wider commercial and strategic VAT issues while managing a portfolio of complex engagements.
• Advisory Projects - Lead sophisticated consultancy assignments independently or in collaboration with Partners/Directors, delivering high-value solutions.
• Team Development - Conduct appraisals, oversee performance management, and provide one-to-one coaching and technical training to junior staff.
• Practice Development - Drive business development initiatives, leverage your professional network to generate new opportunities, and contribute to cross-referrals across service lines.
• Sector Expertise - Begin to build and apply specialist knowledge in key sectors, enhancing the firm's market offering.
• Compliance & Governance - Ensure adherence to internal procedures and HMRC guidance, maintaining technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Strategic Contribution - Support the leadership team in shaping the VAT strategy, improving operational efficiency, and contributing to firm-wide initiatives.
• Continuous Learning - Stay up to date with tax policy, HMRC developments, and industry trends through seminars, courses, and internal briefings.

Candidate Profile

• Significant UK VAT experience gained in a professional services or industry setting
• Technically strong adviser with a proven track record in managing complex client work
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Strong commercial acumen and appetite for business development
• Solid project management skills and ability to deliver strategic outcomes
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or tax adviser (CTA)

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a high-performing VAT team. The Associate Director position offers the chance to influence strategy, lead high-profile projects, and contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of the firm.

If this role is of interest, please apply now or reach out to Morgan Schuler at [email protected] to discuss the role further.

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Brewer Morris was established in 1987 as the UK's first recruitment consultancy to focus exclusively on the recruitment of taxation professionals.

We are firmly established as a market leader and take great pride in the enormous number of long-term business relationships that we have developed throughout the tax world. We have also expanded our remit into the recruitment of Treasury professionals. This enables us to better serve our clients’ needs in niche areas and we firmly believe this business line complements the Tax specialist recruitment that you have come to know and trust. From offices based in London, Melbourne and Sydney we recruit across the UK, Europe, The Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

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