Indirect Tax Director - Financial Services

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Indirect Tax Director - Financial Services Associate Director - Indirect Tax (Financial Services)

Step Into a Leadership Role in a High-Growth FS Tax Team

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You'll be joining a rapidly expanding Indirect Tax team within a leading global advisory firm. With consistent growth over recent years, the team is now looking for an Associate Director to help drive its next phase of success.

This is a high-performing, entrepreneurial environment where you're rewarded based on merit, not tenure. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on complex, high-profile engagements while being supported to build your own profile internally and with clients.

Focusing on Financial Services, you'll work with clients across Banking & Capital Markets, Investment Management, Insurance, and FinTech.

You'll be part of a specialist team with deep industry expertise, advising on the application of VAT and IPT across complex transactions and business structures. Your work will often have an international dimension, giving you exposure to global projects and cross-border collaboration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading client engagements and acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
• Supporting the growth of key accounts and contributing to winning new business
• Managing and developing junior team members through hands-on leadership and mentoring
• Delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice on complex Indirect Tax matters
• Playing a key role in identifying and developing new market opportunities
• Building and strengthening relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Collaborating with colleagues across different service lines and geographies
• Contributing to an inclusive, high-performing team culture

You'll also gain exposure to a wide range of projects, from global restructurings and tax transformation initiatives to dispute resolution and VAT process automation.

You'll be an experienced Indirect Tax professional with strong Financial Services expertise and the confidence to lead both client relationships and internal teams.

Key requirements include:

• Proven VAT experience within Financial Services, gained in practice, industry, or a regulatory environment
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver practical, client-focused solutions
• Demonstrated experience in client relationship management and business development
• Experience leading teams and managing complex engagements
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and take ownership
• CTA or equivalent qualification (preferred)

You'll join a supportive and ambitious team where you'll have the autonomy to shape your role, build your network, and accelerate your career progression.

Alongside this, you'll benefit from:

• Exposure to high-profile Financial Services clients and complex advisory work
• A merit-based progression model
• Opportunities to develop your own client base and market profile
• Ongoing learning, development, and leadership support
• A collaborative, forward-thinking and inclusive culture

You'll be based in one of several UK offices with a hybrid working model, offering the flexibility to balance office, client, and remote working.

If you're ready to step into a senior leadership role within Financial Services Indirect Tax-where you can make an impact, grow a client base, and shape your own career-this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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