VAT Associate Director - Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited : Job Details

My client, a prestigious Top 30 accountancy firm in London, is seeking an experienced VAT Associate Director to join their specialist tax practice. This VAT Associate Director position offers an exceptional opportunity to further develop your career in one of London's most established property-focused firms.

Based in a prime Central London location, my client has a market-leading reputation in Real Estate advisory services. As a Top 30 firm, they offer exposure to complex, high-value property transactions and an excellent platform for career progression. Their Real Estate VAT team has seen significant growth, creating this exciting VAT Associate Director opportunity.

• Lead complex Real Estate VAT advisory projects across commercial and residential sectors
• Drive the growth of the Real Estate VAT practice through business development and client relationship management
• Provide strategic VAT advice on high-profile property transactions including:
  • Land and property acquisitions and disposals
  • Property development projects
  • Transfer of Going Concern (TOGC) transactions
  • Option to tax considerations
  • Mixed-use developments
  • Build-to-rent schemes
• Build and manage key stakeholder relationships with property developers, investors, and funds
• Lead and mentor a growing team of VAT professionals specializing in Real Estate
• Develop thought leadership and technical materials focused on property sector VAT issues
• Represent the firm at Real Estate industry events and speaking engagements
• Work closely with other property service lines to provide integrated solutions

• CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified with substantial post-qualification experience
• Minimum 8-10 years' VAT experience with demonstrable expertise in Real Estate, including:
  • Complex TOGC transactions
  • Residential vs commercial property treatment
  • Property development schemes
  • Land and property opt-to-tax history
  • Cross-border property transactions
• Strong technical abilities with proven project management skills
• Business development experience within the Real Estate sector
• Experience managing and developing junior team members
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Central London based or able to commit to regular London office presence