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You will help shape our client offering, propositions and ways of working as the practice develops.\nThe work is varied and no two days are quite the same. You could be leading advice on a complex cross-border supply chain matter, overseeing a client’s VAT compliance challenge, developing a new opportunity or helping shape the future direction of the practice.\nThis is an opportunity to have a real voice in a growing practice. You will have significant autonomy to take ownership, develop areas of expertise and influence how we deliver VAT services, while working closely with experienced senior members of the team.\nRoles & Responsibilities\nSupport the delivery of complex UK and international VAT advisory and compliance engagements, providing technically robust, practical and commercially focused advice.\nSupport a varied portfolio of VAT work, determining the appropriate approach, managing delivery and identifying wider risks, opportunities and solutions for clients.\nSupport the development of CFGI’s VAT technology capability, including ERP systems, tax engines, digital reporting, automation, AI and agentic workflows, and help shape how technology is embedded into the client offering.\nAssist with business development activity, identifying new opportunities, developing client propositions and contributing to the growth of the VAT practice.\nHelp shape the future direction of the practice, including its propositions, processes and ways of working.\nWork closely with senior members of the team to develop the practice and identify opportunities across the broader CFGI offering.\nWhat you must have\nAt least 6 years of VAT advisory or compliance experience gained within a professional services environment, or through a combination of practice and in-house roles.\nWhat sets you apart\nStrong technical VAT knowledge across UK and international VAT matters, with experience advising on complex issues.\nExperience working across complex VAT engagements and managing delivery across multiple workstreams or stakeholders.\nProficient in translating complex technical VAT matters into clear, practical and commercially focused advice.\nHaving worked on a varied portfolio of advisory and compliance work and determining appropriate approaches to client challenges.\nWillingness to contribute to the development of new propositions, processes or ways of working.\nNice to have\nExperience with tax technology, including ERP systems, tax engines, digital reporting, automation, AI or agentic workflows.\nBroad international indirect tax experience.\nExperience across both professional practice and an in-house environment.\nWho thrives here\nSomeone who takes ownership and wants to influence the direction of a growing practice.\nEnjoyment of building something new and entrepreneurial.\nSomeone who combines technical expertise with a commercial mindset.\nComfortable with autonomy, responsibility and a varied workload.\nSomeone who enjoys developing client relationships and working with senior stakeholders.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3344,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":6,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Financial Advisory, Valuation & Restructuring","Accounting & Bookkeeping Services","Tax Advisory & Preparation"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-10T20:12:21Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"GB","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"Licensed UK visa sponsor (Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker)","filings_12m":null,"filings_prev_12m":null,"green_card_filings_12m":null,"median_offered_wage_usd":null,"route":"Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker; 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