Corporate Tax Director

If you are a seasoned Corporate Tax Director or an ambitious Corporate Tax Senior Manager ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Crowe Watson Recruitment, a trusted name in accountancy practice recruitment, known for connecting exceptional talent with outstanding firms, is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in their search for a driven and commercially minded tax professional. This is a firm that truly invests in its people and prides itself on delivering a first-class service to its clients. Benefits on offer include flexible working, a company pension, and much more!

At Director level, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s corporate tax offering, leading on complex advisory work and managing a diverse and high-value portfolio of clients. You will have the gravitas and technical depth to handle sophisticated corporate tax matters, from group restructuring and M&A transactions to R&D claims and international tax considerations. This is a role where your strategic thinking will be as important as your technical expertise, and where you will have genuine influence over the direction of the tax department. For those stepping up from Senior Manager level, this represents a genuine and clearly supported route to Director, with a firm that believes in developing its people from within.

Leeds is firmly established as one of the North’s most dynamic professional services markets, and this firm occupies a strong and respected position within it. With a collaborative, forward thinking culture and real scope to make a meaningful impact, the successful candidate will find both the challenge and the support they need to thrive at this level. If you are looking for a role that offers real autonomy, meaningful client relationships, and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a growing firm, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities
Leading and developing the corporate tax team, setting high standards of technical excellence and client delivery
Managing a portfolio of complex corporate tax clients across a range of sectors and structures
Advising on transactions, restructuring, group tax planning, and other high level corporate tax matters
Overseeing the preparation and review of corporate tax computations and returns
Identifying and developing business development opportunities, contributing to the growth of the firm
Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building trusted, long term advisory relationships
Supporting and mentoring junior and senior tax staff, driving team development and performance

Requirements
CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified, with significant post qualification experience in corporate tax
At least eight years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Currently operating at Senior Manager level and looking for a step up, or already established at Director level
Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of corporate tax disciplines
Proven track record of managing and developing client relationships at a senior level
Excellent leadership, communication, and business development skills
A commercially minded approach with the ability to identify opportunities and drive growth