Tax Disputes and Resolution Associate Director in Manchester

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About the team We are a fast growing and market leading Tax Dispute Resolution team. We help a wide range of clients, both corporates, individuals, trustees and charities, with all types of HMRC investigations, enquiries and disclosures. We are known for providing outstanding client service and tailored solutions to complex problems. We are a national team made up of tax professionals with a wide of variety of experience and work collaboratively across locations.

About the role Working with the Tax Dispute Resolution (TDR) team of experienced HMRC dispute resolution specialists to manage HMRC investigations under COP 9, COP 8, Cross Tax enquiries, NMW enquiries and various technical disputes. Work with Partners, Directors and the wider tax team to ensure the smooth running of HMRC investigations or disclosures. Take a proactive role in the preparation of investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to HMRC FIS, working directly to senior team members. In certain circumstances you will deal directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is done and produced according to the desired timescales, including attendance at meetings with HMRC in person or online.

What we are looking for ATT/CTA qualified (or HMRC / overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Report writing and tax computational experience is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel is preferred.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients.

We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith.

We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. We’re always looking ahead – for you, our clients, and the communities we’re part of. We’ll support you to learn, explore, and grow as you take this journey with us. Here, you’ll feel safe to share bold ideas and unique perspectives. After all, success comes from working together. At Forvis Mazars, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and have an impact – now and in the future. Together, we grow, belong and impact. We’re in the middle of transitioning to a new recruitment system, and we’re excited to share our career opportunities with you. Vacancies are now being posted, and further roles will continue to appear over the coming weeks. As we complete the transition, you may notice the occasional issue, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your patience while we get everything in place.