Corporate Tax Director/Partner

A growing top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals. Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for a Corporate Tax Director/Partner to join our Corporate Tax Team in either our London or regional offices. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid working options.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the delivery of complex corporate tax compliance and advisory services to a varied client portfolio (including SMEs, large corporates, and international groups)
• Provide strategic tax planning and technical advice to clients, identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and risk mitigation
• Lead and review large and technically challenging assignments such as restructures, mergers, acquisitions, and international tax matters
• Manage and mentor a team of tax professionals, supporting their technical development and performance management
• Review and sign off corporate tax computations and returns prepared by the team, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with legislation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact for tax queries and strategic discussions
• Work closely with Partners and other service lines (Audit, Accounts, Private Client, VAT, etc.) to deliver a joined-up approach to client service
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in client pitches
• Keep up to date with tax legislation and HMRC developments, sharing knowledge with the wider tax team
• Contribute to the firm’s overall tax strategy, growth plans, and departmental profitability

What We Can Offer You

• Opportunity to join a longstanding firm with a rich history and strong employee culture, that has recently merged with a top 40 accountancy practice
• Access to an international alliance ensuring a wide range of interesting international work and opportunities for travel if desirable
• A competitive salary that is reviewed annually in June
• A supportive, work-hard, play-hard culture with an open plan hot desking office for all staff and senior leaders and frequent opportunities to socialise and undertake activities with colleagues
• 35 hour working week with hybrid working options to encourage a healthy work-life balance
• Full support towards progressing in a long-term career within the firm, with opportunities to specialise. Most of our management team have trained within the firm
• Ongoing technology initiative to ensure the firm maximises the use and benefit of available technologies and AI to embrace change so that we don’t stand still
• Access to regular social events for internal and external networking opportunities to progress your network and sphere of influence
• Opportunity to implement your own initiatives to shape the firm’s methodologies or be part of one of our development teams
• ESG committee within the firm driving sustainable change for our future
• Other exciting benefits, including:

1. 20 days’ paid holiday (increased by 1 day for each completed full annual leave year, up to a maximum of 5 days) + Bank Holidays + 3 or 4 Christmas closure days
2. Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
3. A volunteering day per year paid by the firm
4. A professional subscription paid by the firm
5. Mental health team in the workplace and on-demand counselling service available for staff 24/7 to support their wellbeing
6. Health cashback scheme
7. Life assurance scheme
8. Season ticket loans

About You

• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Extensive post-qualification experience in corporate tax within a regional or mid-tier accountancy firm environment
• Strong background in advising owner-managed businesses (OMBs), family-run companies, and mid-market corporates
• Experience of working with multinational groups and international tax matters
• Proven ability to manage both compliance portfolios and advisory assignments, such as restructuring, share schemes, R&D tax relief, and business sales/acquisitions
• Experience in leading client engagements from proposal through to delivery, with a focus on practical, commercially relevant tax solutions
• Confident working with partners and other departments to deliver a joined-up service across the firm
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and related business tax areas
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate technical advice into clear, actionable recommendations for entrepreneurial clients
• Strong client relationship skills — approachable, credible, and able to build long-term trusted adviser relationships
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including mentoring, coaching, and developing junior team members
• Organised and adaptable, able to balance a broad portfolio of clients and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative approach, working closely with other service lines (Accounts, Audit, VAT, and Private Client) to add value to clients
• Confident in networking and business development, with the ability to identify and convert new opportunities
• Professional and personable, with strong communication and influencing skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset — keen to help grow the firm’s corporate tax offering regionally
• Pragmatic and solution-focused, with a hands-on approach to client service
• Resilient under pressure and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, partner-led environment
• Committed to continuous improvement and staying up to date with tax and business developments