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VAT Associate Director, Newcastle upon Tyne
Client:
RSM
Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
f15597ed9489
Job Views:
4
Posted:
11.03.2025
Expiry Date:
25.04.2025
Job Description:
About the role
You will work closely with the Real Estate VAT Director and Partner to support clients on a wide range of Real Estate and construction matters. One day you could be advising an investor on a multi-million pound property acquisition and the next day you could be delivering training to finance and commercial teams at a housebuilder client. It is safe to say no two days are the same!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting part of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards of working both at home and in the office. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking, giving you a real opportunity to influence the way in which the team develops.
Responsibilities:
* Managing client relationships and acting as the principal point of contact for clients in respect of VAT issues and queries.
* Delivering practical and commercial VAT advice to clients on land and property matters.
* Working alongside the wider Real Estate tax specialists to provide VAT input into tax structuring and Real Estate tax due diligence projects.
* Developing the more junior team, including delegation of appropriate work, on-the-job coaching and more formal feedback.
* Working alongside the Real Estate VAT Director and Partner to actively assist in business development including proposal preparation for new work and building relationships with clients and targets.
About the ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working at Manager or Associate Director level within VAT, as well as previous experience of winning work and/or the ability to unlock fees from the existing client base. You will be confident in helping to develop junior members of staff and driving forward a good team environment. In particular, you will demonstrate:
* CTA qualified is preferred or equivalent.
* Previous experience operating at Associate Director level (or equivalent) is necessary, or can demonstrate the skill set required to undertake the role.
* Good knowledge and understanding of the VAT issues for clients in the Real Estate and Construction sector, either in a specialist capacity or as a part of a broader role.
* Ability to work independently, as well as part of a national team.
* Proven experience in client handling and building good relationships.
* Embraces an inclusive approach to people development and supervision, demonstrating strong coaching abilities.
* Business development experience and/or interest in this aspect is advantageous but not essential.
Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.
About the Service Line Head
Ian Carpenter, VAT Partner: “What is VAT? I didn't know it at the time but my life in tax started when I passed the civil service entrance exam. I merrily thought I would have a choice of the Foreign Office, the MOD or the Home Office only to be told I was joining HMRC and my options were VAT or Excise neither of which I had heard of at the time. I chose VAT but I to this day I can't really say why. From that uncertain start came a love of this tax; the balance between inputs and outputs, how it directly relates to business transactions and its myriad of case law. I found that I loved talking to the tax people that shared my passion and the business leaders that didn't but needed someone to help them understand the impact on their commercial transactions. After 10 enjoyable years at HMRC I joined the profession and 12 years ago I joined what is now RSM. Those 12 years (and counting) is the longest time I have spent anywhere in my career. From the day I joined, RSM has felt different. It's much easier to feel the difference than it is to describe it. It's the willingness of the people across the firm to share and collaborate to get the best answer for our clients and our teams. Elsewhere I had felt these values were spoken about but sometimes the actions hadn't always reflected the words. It is a true privilege to lead and help grow my service line and to nurture people who joined us at the start of their careers, helping them grow and find their own path both professionally and personally. Some of my best moments have been conversations with team members telling them they have been successful in achieving the next step in their career progression journey. I also have a passion (but limited aptitude) for technology. In the next few years, the administration of tax and our tax business will change significantly due to the increased use of technology and automation by us, our clients and by tax authorities around the world. This creates exciting opportunities to alleviate mundane tasks from our people and the ability to create new offerings and insights for our clients. I love working with our brilliant people (who have both the passion and aptitude for technology) to make this the reality. The answer to what is VAT therefore is a gateway to a rewarding career!”
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