Consultant/Senior Consultant, Global Trade Advisory, Indirect Tax

Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Guernsey, Ipswich, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Port Talbot, Reading, Southampton, St Albans

Deloitte is looking to recruit Consultants to work within its Global Trade Advisory team, which sits within the Indirect Tax practice and is part of Deloitte's EMEA wide Centre of Excellence for Global Trade.

As a Consultant or Senior Consultant you will manage diverse projects for high profile clients, support exciting new business development opportunities, provide stewardship to develop junior members of the team and expand your horizons as you support businesses respond to topical issues, such as Brexit, and a significantly changed customs landscape, on a UK and global scale.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working on existing client engagements - Regularly reporting directly to a director or partner and undertaking account management, which includes responsibilities for take-on, delivery, billing and cash collection.
• Drafting and reviewing client advice (reports / memos / telcon advice / email notes of advice), running client workshops, meetings and training sessions.
• Assisting with developing less experienced staff with hands on advice and support.
• Assisting with deepening relationships with target clients/accounts and contributing to winning new work, including proposals and bid work.
• Input into development of new market opportunities locally, nationally and internationally with an opportunity to lead the market development of the new ideas.
• Working closely with colleagues in other parts of the firm.
• Having a broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them; having a clear understanding of the firm's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture.

Required skills and experience include:

• Customs experience working either in-house, in practice or at a Tax Authority.
• A sound technical background in all key areas of customs management and regulation (i.e. classification, valuation, origin and special procedures).
• A proven record of management attributes and skills including an ability to prioritise; meet deadlines; set clear, achievable, targets; monitor and update on progress; delegate effectively and work well with others.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and inter-personal skills.
• The ability to be proactive, identify opportunities and take early responsibility.
• Excellent client facing, relationship building and business development skills, coupled with commercial awareness.

Deloitte offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution.