Indirect Tax Director

RSM UK ,
London, Greater London
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Job Type: Full-time

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Indirect Tax Director We are searching for an experienced Indirect Tax Director Overall Purpose To manage and control a substantial portfolio of clients, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the office and firm. To develop new client relationships and take ideas to market. Building a need for, and recruiting, junior support. Working within the regional VAT practice to share knowledge, experience and resource In addition, to take an active role in business development opportunities and networking events. Responsibilities To ensure that the clients’ VAT affairs comply with statutory requirements, and manage compliance work efficiently. To manage the assignment in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements. To ensure VAT quality at all times by adhering to the Firm’s quality standards. To identify and advise on VAT planning opportunities and to undertake specialist technical assignments as required. To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients. To take an active involvement in all seminars, business development and to effectively follow up contact made. To brief junior staff on the client’s business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake ‘on the job’ training and appraisals where necessary. To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all material points arising with the assignment partner (if and as considered appropriate) in the first instance and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns. To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times. To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly. To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm’s specialist services, and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate. To perform the firm’s review and completion procedures, to attend meetings with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives completed work on time. To ensure the work meets targeted recovery, and to bill clients on a timely basis. To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil professional bodies’ CPD requirements. Maintain an awareness and observation of Health and Safety issues within the Firm, and report any concerns to the Health and Safety Representative. Requirements Good standard of education, particularly in Maths and English CTA / ATII qualified is preferred or equivalent (along with an accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA). Previous experience operating at Director level in a similar role is required, or can demonstrate the skill set required to undertake the role. Proven experience in client handling. Broad VAT technical knowledge and understanding of VAT compliance procedures. Deep technical knowledge in one or more VAT areas or industry sectors. Business development experience and interest in this aspect. VAT experience from a practice background would be a distinct advantage. Experienced hire Permanent LONDON - FARRINGDON STREET VAT Planning and Advice

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