Tax Director

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Reference: 4799456

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Up to 120k plus bonus (per annum)
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Full time Industry: Accountancy Firms / Corporate Tax Company:
Hays Consultant:
Justin Hopkins Hays office:
Manchester — 4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza Phone:
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Your new company

This opportunity sits within a progressive and ambitious independent advisory firm in South Manchester with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused, partner-led services. The business has built a loyal and growing client base of entrepreneurial SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals, and is now entering a new phase of strategic growth.

With a clear vision for expansion and continued investment in its tax offering, the firm is seeking a Tax Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the practice.

Your new role

As Tax Director, you will operate as a key member of the senior leadership team, driving both the strategic development and commercial success of the tax function. This is a highly visible role where you will influence the firm’s growth agenda, enhance its market positioning, and broaden its advisory capabilities.

Setting and executing the strategic direction of the tax offering in line with the firm’s growth objectives

Leading the evolution of the tax function from a compliance-led service to a more advisory-driven offering

Acting as a trusted strategic advisor to key clients, delivering high-value tax planning and structuring advice

Identifying and unlocking new revenue streams, including cross-selling and entering new markets or service lines

Playing a central role in business development, including networking, client acquisition, and brand positioning

Building, mentoring, and retaining a high-performing tax team aligned to future growth

Collaborating with Partners to shape the overall firm strategy and long-term vision

Ensuring robust governance, risk management, and technical excellence across all tax services

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will be a commercially astute and strategically minded tax professional with the ability to operate at a senior leadership level.

CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification

Significant experience operating at Director level (or equivalent), with exposure to strategic decision-making

Strong technical expertise across corporate and/or private client tax, with a proven advisory focusA track record of driving growth, winning work, and developing long-term client relationships

Demonstrable experience of shaping or transforming a tax function or service line Strong leadership capability, with experience building and developing high-performing teamsA highly commercial mindset with the ability to identify and act on strategic opportunities

Confidence in influencing stakeholders, both internally and externally

What you'll get in return

You will be joining an ambitious and evolving firm where you can play a genuine role in shaping its future direction.

Competitive salary and executive-level benefits packageA clear and credible pathway to partnerA strategic leadership role with significant autonomy and influence

The opportunity to build and shape a market-leading tax offering

Flexible and hybrid working optionsA collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that values innovation and growth

Ongoing professional and leadership development

What you need to do now If you're interested in this Tax Director role in South Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on  to discuss it in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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