VAT Manager – Financial Services Indirect Tax (Advisory)

Global Professional Services Firm

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an experienced VAT Manager to join its high-growth Financial Services Indirect Tax (VAT) team. This role offers the chance to work on complex, cross-border advisory projects within a diverse, collaborative environment that places strong emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, and career development.

You will be joining a dynamic team recognised for delivering high-quality advisory support to major financial services clients. With continued market demand and strong internal growth, this opportunity provides exceptional scope for progression, visibility, and leadership.

About the Role

• Deliver high-quality Indirect Tax advisory services to clients within the Financial Services sector.
• Build and manage strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Support and mentor junior team members through coaching, supervision, and project leadership.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to provide integrated, strategic advice.
• Lead on VAT/Indirect Tax advisory projects, often involving multi-country or cross-functional work.
• Identify opportunities within existing client portfolios and play an active role in business development.
• Contribute to operational and strategic initiatives within the team, including the development of junior staff.

What We're Looking For

• Strong Indirect Tax/VAT experience, ideally gained within Financial Services.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Proactive, commercially minded professional with the confidence to build client relationships.
• Strong project-management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Experience supervising junior team members and contributing to their development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to identify and convert business-development opportunities.

Ideally, You Will Also Have:

• Experience working on Financial Services tax matters.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CA, CTA, law qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience managing budgets and timelines in a consulting or professional services environment.

What They Can Offer

Professional & Career Growth

• Exposure to high-profile financial services clients
• Access to global expertise and world-class learning resources
• Clear pathways for progression
• Supportive leadership team committed to development

Flexible, Inclusive Working Environment

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive culture with global collaboration
• Adjustments and accommodations available throughout the recruitment process

High-Impact Work

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, innovative projects
• Involvement in strategic advisory work that shapes clients' futures
• Engagement with multi-disciplinary teams across economics, legal, technology, and tax

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