Corporate Tax Associate Director in Portsmouth

Corporation Tax Senior Manager / Associate Director

Portsmouth + Hybrid Working

£75,000-£95,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporation Tax Senior Manager or Associate Director to join a growing tax team in Portsmouth.

This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex corporate tax work, develop key client relationships, lead and mentor a team, and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice.

The Role

• Lead on complex corporate tax engagements across a varied portfolio of larger and high-value clients.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, reviewing complex tax computations, returns and final tax packs.
• Provide strategic tax advice and support clients with tax planning and wider advisory matters.
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, developing trusted and long-term relationships.
• Take ownership of complex technical matters, researching legislation and providing commercially focused solutions.
• Lead, manage and develop members of the corporate tax team, providing coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
• Delegate effectively and ensure work is appropriately allocated according to team members' experience and skill levels.
• Take responsibility for team capacity and resource planning, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
• Keep the team up to date with changes in tax legislation and organise relevant technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities for improving processes, efficiency and use of technology.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the corporate tax offering.
• Build a strong external network and identify opportunities to generate new business and referrals.
• Attend client and networking events, representing the practice and promoting its corporate tax services.
• Play a key leadership role within the wider tax department and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.

About You

• CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification.
• Significant corporate tax experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporation tax and experience handling complex tax matters.
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of corporate clients.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring and developing a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A commercial mindset with a genuine interest in business development and growing client relationships.
• The ability to lead by example, make decisions confidently and take ownership of complex challenges.
• A proactive approach to improving processes, efficiency and the overall client experience.