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VAT Director | Advisory-led focus | Leadership opportunity | Strong national team
London
Are you an experienced VAT professional looking to take the lead in a collaborative, people-first environment?
This is a key position within a growing VAT team, based in London with hybrid working (up to 3 days from home). You'll be joining a forward-thinking national tax practice where your ideas will be heard, your development supported, and your contribution truly valued.
Why consider this role?
* Visible leadership: You’ll play a central role in shaping the direction of VAT in the London office, with a particular focus on business advisory and not-for-profit clients.
* People-first culture: From structured development pathways to meaningful pastoral support, this is a team that invests in its people at every level.
* National reach, local impact: You’ll work closely with colleagues across multiple offices, contributing to firmwide initiatives while leading locally.
* Flexibility that works for you: A 35-hour week, hybrid working (3 days from home), and a strong benefits package built around real-life balance.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading complex UK and international VAT advisory projects
* Overseeing return compliance and shaping process improvements
* Supporting business development initiatives across the London office
* Providing coaching, mentoring, and line management to a team of Managers and Assistants
* Representing VAT in firmwide discussions, including sector groups and technical updates
* Working alongside other service lines to expand VAT’s reach and relevance
About the team
You’ll join a close-knit London VAT team of 8, working in sync with a wider national group of experienced VAT professionals. There’s clear senior support, access to national expertise, and a leadership team committed to building something collaborative, ambitious, and enjoyable.
What we’re looking for
* Strong UK VAT knowledge, with awareness of international issues
* Confident delivering advice and reviewing technical work
* Comfortable managing people and projects
* A relationship builder with clients, colleagues, and other teams
* Someone who wants to play an active part in a supportive, growing VAT practice
You don’t need to tick every box to apply. If this sounds like a step in the right direction, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
* Profit-sharing scheme (paid annually)
* 25 days holiday + excellent family-friendly policies
* Pension, life assurance, and a wide range of flexible benefits
* 35-hour week with hybrid working (core hours 10am–4pm)
You don’t need a polished CV to start a conversation. Drop me a message if you’d like to hear more about the role, the team, or whether it might be the right move for you – in confidence, of course.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Accounting
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