Corporate Tax Senior Manager / Assistant Director in Edinburgh

If you’re a corporate tax specialist who enjoys combining technical depth with real client impact, this is a strong next step with our client in Edinburgh. You’ll take ownership of a quality portfolio, support partners on advisory work, and help lead and develop a high-performing corporate tax team, with a clear route to Director for the right person.

This is a senior hire within a well-established UK accountancy practice, offering a mix of corporate tax compliance and advisory, with genuine scope to influence workflow, build client relationships, and contribute to growth. The role is based in Edinburgh, with hybrid working and flexibility around office attendance.

The Opportunity

• Portfolio Ownership and Client Relationships
  • Manage your own portfolio of key corporate clients, overseeing end-to-end delivery of their corporate tax compliance.
  • Build trusted relationships through regular contact, including attending client meetings.
  • Spot opportunities to add value and introduce wider services where appropriate.
• Advisory Focus and Partner Support
  • Spend a significant portion of your time supporting Tax Partners to deliver corporate tax advisory work for existing and new clients.
  • Research and provide practical guidance on complex areas of UK tax legislation, translating technical points into clear client advice.
  • Contribute to planning and workflow management within your section.
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Support the management of the corporate tax team through appraisals and performance conversations.
  • Coaching and technical review.
  • Improving consistency, quality and delivery across assignments.
  • Help shape a positive culture and support the development of team capability.
• Commercial Delivery
  • Play an active role in delivering revenue and profitability targets.
  • Bring opportunities and new work into the wider group through strong client service and proactive relationship management.

What We’re Looking For

• CTA qualified (or ACA / ACCA / CA with strong corporate tax focus).
• Minimum 5–8+ years’ UK practice experience in Corporate Tax (or Mixed Tax with a strong corporate bias).
• Experience operating at Manager / Senior Manager level (or ready to step into Senior Manager / Assistant Director scope).
• Strong working knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance (including review and sign-off).
• Tax advisory support (planning, structuring and technical problem-solving).
• Technical research and interpretation of legislation.
• Evidence of leadership: reviewing work, coaching juniors, and supporting team performance.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the confidence to manage expectations and build long-term relationships.

Salary, Benefits and Working Arrangements Package

• £65,000–£85,000 basic salary (dependent on experience and level).
• Performance-related bonus (where applicable).
• A comprehensive benefits package is expected, likely to include:

• Hybrid working and flexible approach to office attendance.
• Enhanced pension and employer contributions.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to buy/sell in some packages).
• Private medical cover (often available at this level).
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Professional subscription support and ongoing CPD.
• Clear progression to Director for high performers, with exposure to partner-led advisory work and business development.

Interested? Apply in confidence

If you’re considering a move in corporate tax in Edinburgh and want an advisory-leaning role with progression, let’s have a confidential chat first.

Contact

Diane Shaw
Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com

Send your CV or a brief summary of your current situation, and we’ll take it from there. Confidentiality: All applications and discussions will be treated in the strictest confidence.