Our client is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate Director to join a high‑performing and fast‑growing Corporate Tax team. The team works across a wide range of sectors including TMT, Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Scientific industries, supporting an impressive portfolio of clients , from entrepreneurial start-ups to large global FTSE 100 groups. This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of complex advisory work while managing and developing your own client portfolio.
Your career will grow alongside the business, with opportunities to broaden your technical expertise, enhance your leadership skills, and shape your own progression. You’ll gain significant client-facing exposure and the support needed to take your career in the direction you choose.
What the role offers
Tax is a dynamic and constantly evolving field. As client needs and the regulatory landscape shift, you’ll tackle new challenges and uncover new opportunities. Whether advising on high-profile corporate tax matters or leading multi‑disciplinary project teams, you’ll enjoy both variety and stretch in your work.
You’ll work with a diverse client base, including private equity–backed businesses, privately owned companies, and FTSE-listed multinationals. Each brings different priorities and complexities, giving you the chance to apply your expertise in varied contexts and build a rich, transferable skillset.
How you’ll succeed
Our client’s reputation is built on the quality of their advice and the strength of their relationships. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing that trust by working closely with clients, understanding their businesses, and delivering commercially focused, technically excellent solutions.
You’ll collaborate confidently with Directors and Partners, contribute to strategic thinking, and help grow both your own portfolio and the wider practice. Leadership, initiative, and a proactive approach will be central to your success.
What we’re looking for
- Strong technical grounding and experience managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients across both advisory and compliance work.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, commercially viable tax advice to a range of clients.
- Relationship-building skills, with experience managing key stakeholders and developing long-term client connections.
- Business development capability, including identifying opportunities, winning new work, and contributing to portfolio growth.
- People leadership experience, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others.
- CTA and/or ACA qualification, or equivalent.
Working environment and culture
You’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be recognised for your individual strengths and contributions. The organisation is committed to agile working, offering flexibility that supports both team collaboration and personal productivity.
Career development is structured and transparent, with access to programmes, resources and frameworks that help you achieve your ambitions.
Collaboration and support
The culture is built on mutual respect, support and shared success. You’ll benefit from mentoring, coaching, and regular conversations focused on your development. Modern collaboration spaces and a people‑centred approach ensure you’re always connected to the colleagues and expertise you need.
You’ll be encouraged to build your network, share knowledge, and learn continuously through multidisciplinary events and resources.
Looking ahead
Our client is committed to helping entrepreneurial businesses thrive and is investing in people to support that mission. With a clear purpose and a forward‑looking strategy, the business is evolving to strengthen its capabilities, expand its reach, and empower its people to think creatively about how to deliver even greater value.
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