Every day our teams help businesses and individuals do what is right and achieve their goals. In a world of increasingly complex tax legislation, tax risk management and governance is a key focus for stakeholders from government to board of directors. As a Tax Risk Management Associate Director in our Tax Controversy and Risk (TCR) team, you will help clients be proactive, improve and provide assurance over the performance of their tax operations – minimising risk both financially and reputationally. We offer flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to support a healthy work‑life balance.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of challenging client work, acting as the main point of contact and managing project delivery end‑to‑end.
- Apply hands‑on experience across different aspects of tax with a variety of clients and projects.
- Guide clients through complex UK tax regimes – from developing controls and processes to responding to compliance requirements and informing risk management.
- Deliver workshops and training sessions on tax risk management topics.
- Build and manage a portfolio of clients, supporting compliance with the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence regimes.
- Contribute to client proposals and pitches, using technical expertise to gain a competitive edge.
- Support Partners and Directors in implementing business plans and generating new business opportunities.
- Build an internal and external network, creating fee‑winning opportunities for the business area and the firm.
- Deliver cross‑lines‑of‑service training to raise awareness of the Tax Risk Management function across the firm.
- Manage the work and performance of junior team members, providing coaching and investing in your own development.
- Act with integrity in line with our organisational values.
Qualifications
- ATT, CTA (or equivalent) qualification, or equivalent experience of at least six years in a related field.
- Experience managing a varied client portfolio.
- Demonstrable experience working in a tax or tax risk management team (in practice or industry).
- Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and the tax governance landscape.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical detail into clear, accessible advice for non‑tax professionals.
- Strong project management skills and the confidence to handle multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to identify areas of risk, conduct effective reviews, and know when to refer matters upward.
- Experience leading a project team, delegating, reviewing work, and providing constructive feedback to junior colleagues.
Benefits
- Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
- Flexible bank holidays, allowing you to celebrate important days.
- Pension, life assurance and private medical benefits, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
- Access to shopping discounts, gym memberships and financial advice.
- Competitive salary and reward package.
- Flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares.
