VAT Director / Partner
Employer Location England, London / England, Norfolk / Cambridge, England, Cambridgeshire Salary Negotiable Closing date 11 Sep 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, ,, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
VAT Director or Partner sought to join a leading and well-established accountancy and business advisory firm, Cambridge or London (Hybrid)
You will be joining a firm where your expertise is celebrated, your growth is nurtured, and your work-life balance is prioritised. With a flexible working culture, you will have the freedom to choose when and where you work, all while delivering exceptional client care. Our client is passionate about building lasting relationships and supporting entrepreneurial businesses that share its drive for success and innovation.
Your Opportunity
As VAT Director / Partner, you'll be at the helm of a dynamic VAT team, driving impactful advisory engagements and shaping the department's strategic direction.
Your role will include:
1. Delivering bespoke VAT advisory services through rigorous technical research and analysis.
2. Collaborating with internal teams on complex compliance challenges across diverse sectors.
3. Managing HMRC VAT checks and providing exceptional client support.
4. Developing new business opportunities and driving commercial success.
5. Expanding your network and the firm's influence through strategic business development
The successful candidate will have:
6. Significant experience in VAT advisory within an accountancy practice.
7. Proven people management skills to guide and mentor the VAT team.
8. CTA qualification (indirect VAT route) is advantageous.
9. A strong ability to identify and solve VAT-related issues with clarity and precision.
10. Passion for building enduring professional relationships.
11. Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Excel.
Salary and benefits package
Alongside a competitive salary, the role comes with an attractive benefits package, including:
12. 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.
13. Private medical cover and a contributory pension scheme.
14. 4x life assurance and an all-employee share scheme.
15. Family-friendly policies, including paid time off for dependents.
16. Company car and fuel card via salary sacrifice.
17. Paid volunteering days and a cycle-to-work scheme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your career, build your legacy, and be part of a firm that really values their employees.
Please apply online or contact Cara Whyte for a confidential conversation.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
18. Corporate Governance
19. Credit Control
20. Part-Qualified Accountant
21. Payroll
22. Public Practice Accounting
23. Public Services Accounting
24. Senior Finance – Qualified
25. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
26. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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