Tax Risk Management AD in Birmingham

In a world of increasingly complex tax legislation, tax risk management and governance is a core focus for a wide range of stakeholders—from Government to boards of directors. As a Tax Risk Management Associate Director within the Tax Controversy and Risk (TCR) team, you will support clients in being proactive, improving and providing assurance over their tax operations. Your work spans compliance obligations such as the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence regimes and advisory work that helps clients develop efficient tax controls and processes.

A look into the role:

• Take ownership of interesting and challenging client work, acting as a main point of contact and managing project delivery end-to-end.
• Have hands-on experience across different aspects of tax, working with a variety of clients and projects.
• Guide clients through complex UK tax regimes—from developing best-in-class controls and processes to responding to compliance requirements and informing their risk management.
• Deliver client workshops and training sessions on tax risk management topics.
• Build and manage your own portfolio, supporting clients to meet relevant compliance obligations including the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence regimes.
• Support on client proposals and pitches, using your technical expertise and specialism to drive a competitive edge for the firm.
• Support Partners and Directors by implementing business plans and generating new business opportunities.
• Build a focused internal and external network, generating fee-winning opportunities for your business area and the wider 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, teaching and guiding them while investing in your own development.
• Act with integrity and in line with our organisational values.

Knowing you’re right for us:

• ATT, CTA (or equivalent) qualification, or an equivalent level of experience in a related field (at least six years).
• 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, including the ability to translate complex technical detail into clear, accessible advice for non-tax professionals.
• Strong project management skills and the confidence to manage a number of competing priorities simultaneously.
• The ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective review and know when to refer upwards.
• Experience leading a project team, delegating, reviewing work and offering constructive feedback to junior colleagues.

Knowing we’re right for you:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you.
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
• Benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships and financial advice.

How we work:

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. We support flexible working, reduced hours and job shares to meet individual needs.