Senior Director - Indirect Tax

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

• Leading or supporting the indirect tax Managing Director with indirect tax advice on transactions and due diligence exercises;
• Liaising with other members of the tax team and Transaction Services and Restructuring teams as required;
• Delegating work to and managing the junior members of the indirect tax team
• Managing compliance obligations for clients arising from transactions (e.g. VAT registration applications and option to tax notifications)
• Looking for opportunities to provide post-transaction advice and support to clients
• Assisting the senior team with other specific VAT engagements and advisory projects as required
• Actively keeping up to date on technical matters and dealing with detailed technical queries raised, coordinating the preparation of practical, robustly supported advice
• Undertaking training both for clients and internally as required

• Minimum of 10 years' experience of VAT with a focus on transactions from either an in-house or practice role
• A good indirect tax technical knowledge (real estate experience would be an advantage but not critical)
• An ability to communicate (verbal and written) complex technical issues in a straightforward and practical way to tax and non-tax specialists
• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
• Outgoing and personable and able to integrate with a team and interact with colleagues of all grades
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload under pressure
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects and come to decisions independently whilst being supported by the senior team
• Demonstrable skills at building and maintaining relationships with colleagues within and outside the VAT and tax teams