At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate tax compliance for large clients and mentor a team of tax professionals.
- Company: Expanding accountancy practice in Warrington with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible working, and free parking.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on technical excellence and client relationships.
- Why this job: Step into a senior role with autonomy and clear progression to Director/Partner.
- Qualifications: ACA/CTA/ACCA qualified with experience in corporate tax compliance.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
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.
Corporate Tax Associate Director Responsibilities- 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
If you're currently in a large firm and enjoy the technical complexity of corporate tax, but want more visibility, ownership, and progression, this could be the ideal next step. APPLY NOW.
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