Associate Director, Indirect Tax - M&A, Financial Investors

Deloitte

98d•Hybrid

About The Position

Deloitte's Financial Investors Indirect Tax team is seeking high-calibre individuals at the Associate Director level to support its rapid growth. The Indirect Tax Practice is a leading and successful service line within the firm, known for being proactive, entrepreneurial, and enjoyable to work with. This role offers the opportunity to engage with high-profile clients and expand professional horizons. The Financial Investors team, formed by merging M&A and Real Estate indirect tax teams, has experienced significant growth and has ambitious plans for the future. It operates within the dynamic Financial Investors Tax group, advising on all aspects of VAT for financial investor clients, including high-value private equity and real estate transactions across the UK and Europe. The team supports prominent investment businesses and private equity-backed companies in various sectors.

Requirements

CTA or equivalent qualification
Relevant experience either in practice, industry or with HMRC
Excellent client facing, relationship building and business development skills, coupled with commercial awareness
The ability to be proactive, identify opportunities, take early responsibility and lead project teams

Nice To Haves

Experience working with real estate investors
Interest/track record in winning new advisory relationships

Responsibilities

Leading the VAT input on Deloitte’s largest transaction support engagements, including buy-side support, sell-side support, carve-outs, and reorganisation/restructuring.
Providing end-to-end VAT advice for clients, their transactions, and their portfolios of investee businesses.
Advising private capital businesses on their VAT recovery position, new fund structures, and day-to-day compliance issues.
Advising and supporting various holding structures in managing VAT recovery on deal costs.
Reviewing contracts and agreements, advising on UK VAT issues impacting commercial decisions.
Leading teams day-to-day on client engagements, balancing transaction projects and advisory work.
Assisting with deepening relationships with clients and targets, contributing to winning new work.
Assisting with developing Analysts and Consultants through hands-on advice and support.
Contributing to the development of new market opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally, with potential to lead market development.
Working closely with colleagues in other parts of the firm.
Helping to shape the culture and goals of the team, ensuring it remains a positive work environment.
Demonstrating a broader perspective on managing diverse teams and strategies to overcome challenges, with a clear understanding of the firm's commitment to an inclusive culture.