Corporate Tax Director

At Fiander ETL, we put our people first, creating a workplace where careers thrive, work-life balance is real, and success is celebrated together. We are looking for a Corporate Tax Director to join our growing tax team in Southampton. If you want a role where your expertise matters, your development is supported, and your wellbeing comes first, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

You will join a collaborative, supportive team where your expertise is valued and your contribution genuinely shapes the firm. We work closely together, share knowledge freely and maintain a culture built on trust, respect and professionalism. We believe senior leadership shouldn’t come at the expense of your wellbeing. With a people-first culture, flexible working options and realistic expectations, you can deliver at a high level while maintaining balance outside of work.

In this senior role, you will have the scope to influence strategy, lead the development of the tax function and play a key part in the firm’s future direction. As a Corporate Tax Director, you will oversee the compliance function, lead a talented team and deliver high-quality advisory work that supports the growth of our clients and the firm. You will build strong relationships, influence strategic direction and play a central role in the continued success of our practice.

What you’ll be doing day to day:

• You will take ownership of the Corporate Tax compliance function, ensuring high standards, smooth delivery and a positive client experience.
• You will review complex computations and advisory work, oversee junior colleagues and support their professional development.
• You will lead advisory assignments across corporate restructuring, tax clearances, share schemes, transfer pricing, CIR calculations, PAYE reviews, due diligence and R&D.
• You will contribute to the strategic development of the tax department and the wider firm, using commercial awareness to manage assignments effectively and help drive growth.
• Strong client communication and relationship management will be second nature, alongside supporting team success.

You will work closely with Directors, clients and colleagues across Fiander ETL. You will collaborate with the Corporate (audit) team, the personal tax team and other departments as required. You will also liaise with external professionals, introducers, networks and HMRC, building strong connections that support client success and your own professional development.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• You will bring deep technical expertise in Corporate Tax and proven leadership experience.
• You will be confident managing people, delivering advisory work and overseeing compliance processes.
• You will communicate clearly and effectively, demonstrate commercial awareness and act with professionalism and integrity.

What would be required for the role:

• You will be CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, practice-trained and have recent experience at Senior Manager level or above.
• You will have a minimum of five years’ post-qualification managerial experience, including managing your own client portfolio, with a track record in advisory-focused Corporate Tax work, tax planning assignments and compliance.

The benefits and support you’ll receive:

• You will join a people-focused practice where your wellbeing truly matters and your input is valued.
• The role offers real responsibility and the scope to influence the tax function and firm strategy.
• For the right candidate, progression to statutory director or equity-holder is available in the medium term.
• You will have access to UK and international resources through the ETL GLOBAL network, ongoing professional development and a supportive environment where careers thrive.

The principles that guide how we work together:

Opportunity, Fairness, Transparency, Accountability and Teamwork shape everything we do. These values drive the way we support our colleagues, deliver for our clients and build the future of our firm.