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Corporate Tax Associate Director
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An award-winning professional services firm with a strong international presence is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Associate Director to join its growing Corporate & Multinational Tax team.
Working with some of the UK's most prominent listed groups, large privately owned businesses, and private equity-backed organisations, you'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that delivers high-quality tax advisory and compliance solutions.
The firm is renowned for its people-focused culture, commitment to professional development, and flexible approach to working. With ambitious growth plans and a diverse client portfolio, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking the next step in their career.
Your new role
As a Corporate Tax Associate Director, you will play a key role in leading client relationships, delivering complex advisory projects, and managing a varied portfolio of large corporate clients.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Advising clients on a broad range of UK corporate tax matters across both compliance and advisory projects.
- Leading client relationships and delivering commercially focused tax solutions.
- Managing tax provisions and supporting clients with year-end and interim tax reporting requirements.
- Taking ownership of a client portfolio while maintaining exceptional service standards.
- Working collaboratively across specialist tax teams to identify opportunities and deliver integrated solutions.
- Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior members of the team.
- Leading the delivery of client engagements and ensuring the appropriate utilisation of specialist expertise.
- Supporting business development initiatives, including networking, proposal preparation, and pitching for new work.
- Ensuring compliance with internal risk management and quality assurance procedures.
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This role offers exposure to technically challenging domestic and international tax matters, working closely with sophisticated in-house tax teams and senior stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, ATT or equivalent) with significant post-qualified corporate tax experience gained within practice.
You will also demonstrate:
- Strong UK corporate tax technical knowledge across both compliance and advisory work.
- Experience delivering complex domestic and international tax projects.
- A proven track record of leading projects and delivering high-quality client service.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience coaching and developing junior team members.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Familiarity with Alphatax, Power BI, Microsoft Office and other tax-related technologies would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a firm that genuinely invests in its people and provides an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
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The package includes:
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Tailored career development programmes and access to coaching.
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, and contributory pension scheme.
- Additional holiday purchase options.
- Flexible bank holiday policy.
- Wide-ranging health and wellbeing support.
- Retail, leisure, and gym membership discounts.
- Exposure to high-profile clients and complex international tax work.
- A collaborative, inclusive culture committed to supporting career progression at every stage.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Tax professional looking to take on a strategic leadership role within a highly respected and growing tax practice.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this Associate Tax Director role in Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail.
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