Tax Director

Associate Director – Tax (Sheffield)

Location:

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Competitive salary and benefits. Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – speak with our recruiter for details.

• Act as lead advisor on all corporate tax matters, including group structuring, M&A, and re‑organisations.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of high‑value corporate clients, providing tailored tax planning and compliance services.
• Deliver strategic tax solutions to entrepreneurial businesses, owner‑managed companies, and groups of companies.

• Play an active role in the leadership and direction of the wider tax team.
• Support in recruitment, mentoring, and development of corporate tax professionals at all levels.
• Foster a high‑performance, inclusive team culture.

• Lead business development initiatives to grow the firm’s corporate tax client base.
• Develop strong internal and external referral networks and represent the firm at industry events and client meetings.
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities and work collaboratively with audit and business services teams.

• Provide quality assurance and technical leadership across corporate tax work streams.
• Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory changes and lead client communication on relevant developments.
• Ensure rigorous risk management and compliance standards are maintained in all client work.

• Contribute to the development and execution of the firm’s overall strategy.
• Participate in partner‑level decision‑making, budgeting, and operational planning.

• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) – preferred, but applications are welcomed from individuals who are qualified by experience.
• Extensive experience in UK corporate tax gained in an accountancy practice environment (Top 10, mid‑tier, or strong local independent firm).
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing a corporate tax client portfolio.
• Strong technical expertise in UK corporate tax law, with an understanding of personal tax matters.
• A proven track record in building long‑term client relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and commercial acumen.
• Existing Senior Manager ready to step up to Associate Director.
• Experience with entrepreneurial clients, growing SMEs, or large private groups.
• Strong network within the tax or professional services community.

• Genuine partner‑level influence in a forward‑thinking, client‑centric firm.
• Autonomy to shape and grow the tax department.
• Opportunity for profit share participation.
• A supportive, collaborative leadership team and positive firm culture.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries:
  Accounting and Professional Services

Contact:
Direct message the job poster from CRA Consulting.