Corporate Tax Associate Director

Are you a technically strong Corporate Tax professional with Big Firm experience looking to step into a senior leadership role within a growing, independent firm? I'm working with a highly regarded and expanding accountancy practice in Warrington that is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Senior Manager or Associate Director to support the continued growth of their corporate tax offering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently operating in a Top 10 or larger firm environment, who is used to working with complex, large corporate clients and is looking for more autonomy, visibility, and a clear route to progression. You'll play a key role in leading the corporate tax compliance function, overseeing a high-quality portfolio of clients, and supporting the development of both the team and the wider service line. Corporate Tax Associate Director Responsibilities • Managing a portfolio of large corporate and group clients, including both audit and non-audit clients • Overseeing the delivery of corporate tax compliance, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to deadlines • Reviewing complex corporation tax returns and computations • Managing group structures, including multi-entity and international elements • Advising on and reviewing complex capital allowances claims • Ensuring compliance with areas affecting large corporates, including: • Transfer pricing awareness • Corporate interest restriction (CIR) • Debt funding and financing structures • Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of tax professionals • Overseeing budgets, WIP, and billing, ensuring commercial efficiency across the portfolio • Supporting workflow planning, resource management, and team organisation • Working closely with Partners on technical matters and complex client issues • Contributing to internal process improvements and maintaining high technical standards Corporate Tax Associate Director Attributes • ACA / CTA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) • Proven experience within a Top 20 or larger accountancy firm environment • Strong background in corporate tax compliance for large corporates and groups • Excellent technical knowledge, including capital allowances and key corporate tax legislation • Awareness of complex areas such as transfer pricing, CIR, and financing structures • Experience managing a portfolio of sizeable, complex clients • Confident reviewer with strong attention to detail • Previous experience leading or managing a team • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities • Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting client relationships Corporate Tax Associate Director Benefits • Clear and structured progression path to Director / Partner • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus • Flexible and hybrid working options • Supportive, people-focused culture with real autonomy • Free Parking If you're currently in a large firm and enjoy the technical complexity of corporate tax, but want more visibility, ownership, and progression, this could be the ideal next step. APPLY NOW.........