Indirect Tax Associate Director

Overview

In this role you will shape indirect tax strategy for a diverse client base, delivering high-quality VAT guidance and leading projects within Grant Thornton’s collaborative, inclusive culture. You’ll mentor junior staff, manage client scoping, delivery and billing, and ensure risk-aware advisory work. The position blends technical depth with clear client communication and a strong focus on financial hygiene. This is an opportunity to impact clients across sectors while embracing flexibility and a balanced, values-driven workplace.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model with two days in the office
• flexible working options
• focus on work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Scope, deliver and bill client work
• Guide junior staff in researching and producing quality work
• Provide technically accurate indirect tax advice with legislation, case law and analysis support
• Explain complex issues clearly to stakeholders with varying tax knowledge
• Produce technical work suitable for minimal review and client-ready communication
• Review the work of team members
• Adhere to risk management processes from onboarding to completion
• Manage billing, gross margin, utilisation and WIP

Key requirements

• Experience of VAT / Indirect Taxes, from advisory or in-house environment
• CTA / ATT or equivalent tax qualification
• Experience managing a large and varied indirect/VAT client portfolio
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long‑standing client relationships
• Experience leading projects within a mixed-discipline team
• Experience advising on complex indirect tax matters across VAT areas and sectors

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Relationship-building capability
• VAT / Indirect Taxes
• Knowledge of legislation, case law and technical analysis
• Experience with complex indirect tax matters across sectors

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