VAT Tax Senior Manager/ Associate Director or Director
BDO
VAT Tax Senior Manager/ Associate Director or Director
Status
Live
Employment Type
Permanent
Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Salary
Competitive
About the Role
Tax Advisory Opportunity at BDO UK
BDO UK is a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, helping organisations respond to change with confidence. We work with ambitious, high-growth, and entrepreneurially driven businesses across the UK and beyond, delivering advice and solutions that support sustainable success.
Our clients are at the heart of the British economy — from fast-growing start-ups and private businesses to large multinational and FTSE-listed organisations. By joining BDO, you’ll play a key role in supporting the owners and leadership teams driving that growth forward.
Why Join BDO’s Tax Team?
Tax at BDO is fast-paced, collaborative, and full of variety. Our teams work across a broad spectrum of specialisms, partnering with colleagues throughout the business to deliver joined-up, commercially focused solutions for clients.
This is an environment where no two days are the same. From navigating legislative changes to advising on complex tax matters and implementing innovative technology-led solutions, you’ll be continually challenged and supported to grow your expertise.
What You Can Expect
Exposure to a diverse client base across sectors and markets
Opportunities to work on both compliance and advisory matters
A collaborative culture with access to specialists across BDO
Autonomy to shape your career and build your professional profile
Continued learning and development in a changing tax landscape
The Role
We are looking for a tax professional who can deliver high-quality compliance and advisory services to a broad portfolio of clients. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, support senior leadership on complex matters, and contribute to the wider success of the team and practice.
You will manage a portfolio of clients, support Partners on assignments and team matters, and contribute to the development of new business opportunities. The position also includes involvement in ad hoc specialist assignments, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a varied and commercially focused role.
Key Responsibilities
As part of this role, you will be expected to contribute strategically, manage client delivery, and help drive business growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the delivery of BDO’s tax strategy, including involvement in tax planning and complex technical matters alongside Partners and Directors
Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, accurately, and to a high standard
Reviewing and delivering final advice to clients with confidence and clarity
Identifying and communicating new business opportunities arising from existing and prospective client relationships
Building and expanding your internal and external network to generate work and promote cross-selling opportunities
Responding proactively to client needs, while anticipating challenges and keeping clients regularly updated
Maintaining strong client relationships through consistent communication and excellent service delivery
Coaching and developing junior team members, supporting their growth and performance
Leading complex or large-scale projects within your area of expertise
Finding innovative solutions to technically challenging issues
Working closely with stakeholders to achieve strong commercial and client outcomes
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking an individual with strong tax technical expertise, excellent relationship-building skills, and the confidence to manage both clients and projects effectively.
Essential requirements:
Strong, up-to-date tax knowledge, including the ability to handle complex tax matters
Experience in project and people management
A proven ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably
Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities to win new clients and grow services with existing clients
Experience working with senior client stakeholders and management teams
Degree-level education and/or CTA, ACA, or equivalent qualification
Demonstrable post-qualification experience
How You’ll Work
At BDO, we value people who are proactive, collaborative, and motivated to make an impact. You should be comfortable managing your own workload while also working closely with senior colleagues, including Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners.
You’ll also be encouraged to look beyond the immediate task — spotting ways to improve service delivery, strengthen client relationships, and bring additional value to the businesses we support.
Career Development and Support
At BDO, your career progression is taken seriously. We provide the structure, resources, and support needed to help you achieve your personal goals and professional ambitions.
You’ll benefit from:
Clear career development frameworks
Access to mentoring, coaching, and informal support
Ongoing learning opportunities across technical and leadership areas
A collaborative network of experts who are willing to share knowledge and experience
Opportunities to broaden your experience through multidisciplinary work and events
Our Culture
Our people-centred culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and trust. We believe that when people feel valued and supported, they do their best work — and that benefits both our teams and our clients.
We’re committed to creating an environment where you can be yourself, where your contribution is recognised, and where your individuality is celebrated.
What sets BDO apart:
A supportive and inclusive working culture
Agile working opportunities that balance individual, team, and client needs
Strong collaboration across teams, offices, and specialisms
Modern office environments designed to support teamwork and idea-sharing
A genuine commitment to helping people succeed
Looking Ahead with BDO
BDO is focused firmly on the future. We work with entrepreneurial businesses that are shaping the UK economy, and our own success is driven by the talent, insight, and ambition of our people.
As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain committed to combining global reach, technical excellence, and integrity with fresh thinking and innovation. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution, grow your expertise, and be part of something forward-looking, BDO offers an exciting next step.
Apply to Shape Your Future
If you are an experienced tax professional looking for a role that combines technical challenge, client impact, leadership opportunity, and long-term career development, this could be the ideal opportunity to join BDO UK.
Join a team where ideas, people, and trust come together to shape the future.
About the Employer
BDO
Mid-Tier · Accounting Practice
BDO LLP is one of the UK's largest mid-tier accounting firms with a strong national tax practice.
HQ
London
Employees
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Tax team
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Active roles
40
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