Corporate Tax Associate Director

Job Description

Are you a technically strong Corporate Tax professional with Big Firm experience looking to step into a senior leadership role within a growing, independent firm?

I'm working with a highly regarded and expanding accountancy practice in Warrington that is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Senior Manager or Associate Director to support the continued growth of their corporate tax offering.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently operating in a Top 10 or larger firm environment
, who is used to working with complex, large corporate clients and is looking for more autonomy, visibility, and a clear route to progression.
You'll play a key role in leading the corporate tax compliance function, overseeing a high-quality portfolio of clients, and supporting the development of both the team and the wider service line.

• Managing a portfolio of large corporate and group clients
  , including both audit and non-audit clients
• Overseeing the delivery of corporate tax compliance
  , ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to deadlines
• Reviewing complex corporation tax returns and computations
• Managing group structures
  , including multi-entity and international elements
• Advising on and reviewing complex capital allowances claims
• Ensuring compliance with areas affecting large corporates, including:
  • Transfer pricing awareness
  • Corporate interest restriction (CIR)
  • Debt funding and financing structures
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of tax professionals
• Overseeing budgets, WIP, and billing
  , ensuring commercial efficiency across the portfolio
• Supporting workflow planning, resource management, and team organisation
• Working closely with Partners on technical matters and complex client issues
• Contributing to internal process improvements and maintaining high technical standards

• ACA / CTA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience within a Top 20 or larger accountancy firm environment
• Strong background in corporate tax compliance for large corporates and groups
• Excellent technical knowledge, including capital allowances and key corporate tax legislation
• Awareness of complex areas such as transfer pricing, CIR, and financing structures
• Experience managing a portfolio of sizeable, complex clients
• Confident reviewer with strong attention to detail
• Previous experience leading or managing a team
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting client relationships

• Clear and structured progression path to Director / Partner
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Supportive, people-focused culture with real autonomy
• Free Parking