VAT Director

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Location: Leeds

Salary: Based on experience plus bonus (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Accountancy Firms / VAT and Indirect Tax

Company: Hays

Consultant: Justin Hopkins

Hays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza

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Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading and fast-growing professional services firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality tax, advisory, and business solutions. The firm supports a diverse client base, from entrepreneurial businesses to large corporates, and is known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach.

Following significant strategic investment and expansion with the acquisition of a Top 50 firm, the business is seeking an experienced VAT Director to strengthen its indirect tax offering in the North and support its ambitious growth plans.

Your new role

As VAT Director, you will take on a senior leadership role within the tax team, focusing on delivering expert VAT advisory services while helping to drive the strategic growth of the indirect tax function. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, clients, and colleagues across the business.

• Leading the delivery of high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services
• Acting as a trusted advisor to a broad portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
• Managing and developing client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth
• Advising on complex VAT matters, including structuring, international VAT, and risk management
• Supporting business development and contributing to winning new work
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing VAT team
• Collaborating with other service lines to provide integrated client solutions
• Ensuring technical excellence and keeping up to date with legislative changes

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will be a commercially minded VAT specialist with strong technical expertise and leadership experience.

• CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant experience at Senior Manager or Director level in VAT/indirect tax
• Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT, with international exposure being advantageous
• Proven ability to manage complex client engagements
• A track record of developing business and building long-term client relationships
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

What you'll get in return

You will join a progressive and ambitious firm offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the VAT offering nationally.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A clear pathway for further progression, including partner potential
• A senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A collaborative, supportive working environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this VAT Director role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

# - Justin Hopkins