At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the tax function, driving strategic growth and advisory services.
- Company: Dynamic independent advisory firm with a strong reputation in South Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, executive benefits, flexible working, and clear pathway to partnership.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on innovation and professional development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing firm and influence its market position.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in tax, with strong advisory and team-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
This opportunity sits within a progressive and ambitious independent advisory firm in South Manchester with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused, partner-led services. The business has built a loyal and growing client base of entrepreneurial SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals, and is now entering a new phase of strategic growth.
With a clear vision for expansion and continued investment in its tax offering, the firm is seeking a Tax Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the practice.
Your new role
As Tax Director, you will operate as a key member of the senior leadership team, driving both the strategic development and commercial success of the tax function. This is a highly visible role where you will influence the firm’s growth agenda, enhance its market positioning, and broaden its advisory capabilities.
- Setting and executing the strategic direction of the tax offering in line with the firm’s growth objectives
- Leading the evolution of the tax function from a compliance-led service to a more advisory-driven offering
- Acting as a trusted strategic advisor to key clients, delivering high-value tax planning and structuring advice
- Identifying and unlocking new revenue streams, including cross-selling and entering new markets or service lines
- Playing a central role in business development, including networking, client acquisition, and brand positioning
- Building, mentoring, and retaining a high-performing tax team aligned to future growth
- Collaborating with Partners to shape the overall firm strategy and long-term vision
- Ensuring robust governance, risk management, and technical excellence across all tax services
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will be a commercially astute and strategically minded tax professional with the ability to operate at a senior leadership level.
- CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
- Significant experience operating at Director level (or equivalent), with exposure to strategic decision-making
- Strong technical expertise across corporate and/or private client tax, with a proven advisory focus
- A track record of driving growth, winning work, and developing long-term client relationships
- Demonstrable experience of shaping or transforming a tax function or service line
- Strong leadership capability, with experience building and developing high-performing teams
- A highly commercial mindset with the ability to identify and act on strategic opportunities
- Confidence in influencing stakeholders, both internally and externally
What you'll get in return
You will be joining an ambitious and evolving firm where you can play a genuine role in shaping its future direction.
- Competitive salary and executive-level benefits package
- A clear and credible pathway to partner
- A strategic leadership role with significant autonomy and influence
- The opportunity to build and shape a market-leading tax offering
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that values innovation and growth
- Ongoing professional and leadership development
If you're interested in this Tax Director role in South Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins to discuss it in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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