THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a period of unprecedented change in the tax arena, which is resulting in huge demand for delivery of a wide range of Indirect Tax advisory services including traditional VAT advice and new market opportunities including review of client operating models; process & control recommendations; indirect tax technology and risk advisory services. We are looking for individuals to help build solutions for our FS clients on the practical implementation and management of VAT,.
For the right candidate this role will be a springboard to a successful career in VAT - we have an excellent track record of internal promotions and place development at the centre of our people strategy. We are an active and friendly team and are excited about the fast growth of our group. You will work closely with the managers, directors and partners who will provide you with the support and opportunities to assist you in realising your full potential.
The projects that the team are working on are innovative and strategic which makes it one of the most exciting places to work in tax, but also a place where you can learn and build upon your understanding of a broad range of Indirect Tax concepts to develop your career as a skilled and trusted tax professional.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, providing exceptional levels of client service through innovative solutions
• Negotiation skills, able to gain buy-in and handle challenges
• Strong commercial acumen with good business development skills
• Successful delivery of complex and demanding consulting projects,
• Build networks and relationships internally and externally
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to effectively managing competing demands
• Strong problem solving skills with an ability to identify and address core issues

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure delivery of quality solutions for our clients
• Have direct responsibility for supervising, supporting and mentoring junior team members, building them into high performing tax professionals
• Take an active role in both developing and delivering our Indirect Tax teams strategy and our day to day to operations

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE

• Enthusiastic attitude to work
• Ability to build strong client relationships and be commercially aware
• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges
• Strong practical and commercial experience having advised clients, or worked ‘in-house’
• Effective time management skills, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• Enthusiastic team player with ability to create, sustain and manage effective, inclusive teams