Corporate Tax Director - Technical

Reference: 4817374

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

London Salary: 110, (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Accountancy Firms / Corporate Tax Company:
Hays Consultant:
Georgina Bird Hays office:
London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone:
Email: georgina.birdA leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Technical Tax Director to join its expanding tax practice.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly technical tax professional who enjoys solving complex tax issues, interpreting legislation and providing expert guidance to tax professionals across multiple specialisms.

Unlike traditional Director roles, this position has no requirement for business development or portfolio management. Instead, the successful candidate will act as a key technical resource for the wider tax team, supporting client engagements by providing specialist technical expertise and ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence across the practice.

The role would suit an individual who enjoys technical research, analysing legislation, preparing guidance and supporting colleagues on complex tax matters.

The Role:

Working closely with Partners, Directors and Managers across a broad tax practice, you will provide technical support on a wide range of UK corporate tax matters.

You will act as a recognised technical specialist within the firm, helping teams navigate complex legislation, emerging tax developments and challenging advisory assignments.

Providing technical support and guidance to tax professionals across multiple service lines.

Researching complex areas of tax legislation and interpreting their practical application.

Preparing technical opinions, guidance notes and internal reports.

Reviewing complex advisory reports and client deliverables.

Supporting tax teams on significant transactions, restructures and planning projects.

Monitoring changes in tax legislation, HMRC guidance and case law.

Communicating technical developments to the wider tax team through training sessions and written updates.

Acting as a technical escalation point for complex tax queries.

Assisting with the development of firm-wide technical standards and quality processes.

Contributing to risk management and technical governance initiatives.

About You You will be an experienced tax professional with exceptional technical expertise and a genuine passion for taxation.

CTA or ACCA qualified

Significant experience within a tax advisory or technical tax environment.

Outstanding knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and tax principles.

The ability to analyse and simplify complex technical issues.

Excellent written communication skills.

Experience preparing technical reports, opinions or guidance documents.

Strong research and problem-solving abilities.

Confidence supporting senior stakeholders on complex tax matters.

What Makes This Role Different?

This opportunity has been designed for individuals who enjoy the technical aspects of taxation without the pressures typically associated with senior business development roles.

No requirement for client portfolio ownership.

No business development or sales targets.

Reduced emphasis on networking and fee generation.

Significant involvement in complex technical matters.

Career Development:

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's technical capability and will work closely with senior leadership on strategic tax matters.

This position offers the opportunity to influence technical standards across a growing tax practice, while remaining focused on what matters most: delivering technically excellent tax advice.

Competitive Director-level salary.

Performance-related bonus.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Private medical insurance.

Pension contribution. #4817374 - Georgina Bird