Head of Corporate Tax in London

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a well-established and growing firm of chartered accountants in London that is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Partner to lead and develop its corporate tax department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded corporate tax professional to take on a senior leadership position within a progressive and forward-thinking accountancy practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the corporate tax team, managing a portfolio of high-value clients and delivering complex corporate tax compliance and advisory services. There will be a particular emphasis on business development, strategic growth and building long-term client relationships. The position offers significant autonomy, the opportunity to influence the future direction of the tax department and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth and success of the wider practice.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and developing the corporate tax department, providing strategic direction, technical expertise and commercial leadership.
• Managing and developing a substantial portfolio of corporate tax clients, including owner-managed businesses, larger corporates and international groups.
• Providing high-level corporate tax advice across a broad range of complex matters, including corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, international tax and transfer pricing.
• Overseeing the delivery of corporate tax compliance and advisory services, ensuring consistently high technical standards.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients and converting opportunities into long-term engagements.
• Leading client pitches, proposals and business development initiatives to support the continued expansion of the department.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, acting as a trusted adviser on complex corporate tax matters.
• Managing, mentoring and developing senior members of the corporate tax team, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Working collaboratively with other partners and departments, including audit, accounts and advisory, to identify opportunities and deliver a comprehensive service to clients.
• Supporting clients with complex UK and international tax matters, working alongside other specialists where required.
• Representing the firm at networking events, professional forums and industry functions.
• Monitoring developments in tax legislation and HMRC guidance, ensuring the department remains technically up to date.
• Contributing to the strategic direction, profitability and long-term growth of the wider practice.

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified, with strong corporate tax expertise.
• Significant corporate tax experience gained within an accountancy practice, ideally at Partner or Director level.
• A strong technical background covering corporate tax compliance and advisory matters, including corporate restructuring, M&A, international tax and transfer pricing.
• Proven experience managing and developing a substantial corporate tax portfolio.
• A demonstrable track record of business development, winning new clients and generating additional fee income.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to the strategic growth of a tax department.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing, mentoring and developing tax professionals.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the confidence to advise business owners, finance directors and senior stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively with other service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.
• An interest in tax technology and improving the efficiency and quality of client service delivery.
• A proactive, ambitious and commercially focused approach, with the ability to operate autonomously and contribute at partnership level.

The successful candidate will join a growing and ambitious firm that offers an excellent platform for an experienced corporate tax professional to develop their career and make a meaningful contribution to the wider business.

Benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Professional membership support.
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical and other healthcare costs.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• Dress for your diary policy.
• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the corporate tax department.
• Excellent opportunities for long-term career development within a growing practice.