Corporate Tax Director
Salary: £90,000 to £120,000 + bonus
Location: Cardiff (hybrid)
Lead a high-value portfolio and shape a growing tax practice
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished Corporate Tax professional who wants genuine influence, not just a title. Our client is a large, well‑established UK accountancy practice with a strong national presence and a broad SME and mid‑market client base. You’ll take the lead on major client relationships, provide strategic tax advice, and play a visible role in driving growth across the wider firm.
If you enjoy combining technical excellence with commercial thinking and people leadership, this role offers a platform to build a strong regional profile, develop a high‑performing team, and progress towards Partner (where applicable) or wider leadership responsibilities.
The Role: Strategic leadership and client ownership
As Corporate Tax Director, you will:
* Lead and develop key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on complex corporate tax matters
* Take ownership of a significant client portfolio, with responsibility for quality, delivery, and fee growth
* Provide high‑level advice across areas such as corporate tax compliance and advisory, group structuring, transactions, reorganisations, and tax risk management
* Oversee engagement delivery, ensuring technical quality, governance, and compliance with UK tax regulations
* Drive cross‑service collaboration, spotting opportunities beyond tax and delivering a joined‑up client service
* Contribute to regional and departmental strategy, including workflow planning, resourcing, and service development
Business Development: Grow the portfolio and the firm’s profile
A key part of the role is helping the practice grow. You will:
* Build and leverage an external network to generate new work and referrals
* Lead proposals and pitches, clearly articulating value and commercial outcomes
* Identify service improvements and support digital transformation initiatives that improve delivery and client experience
* Support pricing strategy and ensure strong commercial discipline across engagements
Leadership: Develop people and raise standards
You will be expected to lead from the front by:
* Mentoring and developing senior team members, with clear focus on career pathways and progression
* Creating a positive, high‑performance culture with strong standards and accountability
* Supporting recruitment, workforce planning, and capability building within the tax team
* Promoting quality control and continuous improvement, reducing errors and improving consistency
What our client is looking for
To be successful, you’ll typically have:
* 10+ years’ UK corporate tax experience gained within a UK accountancy practice (or equivalent advisory environment)
* Proven track record operating at Director level (or a Senior Manager ready to step up with clear evidence of leadership and portfolio responsibility)
* Strong experience across:
o Corporate tax compliance and advisory for UK companies and groups
o Reviewing complex computations and returns, and leading delivery teams
o Advising on structuring, reorganisations, transactions, and tax risk
o Managing senior stakeholders and delivering commercially sound advice
* Demonstrable ability to drive fee growth, win work, and cross‑sell effectively
* Strong leadership capability: developing people, setting standards, and managing performance where needed
Qualifications
You will hold (or be qualified by experience with strong supporting evidence):
* CTA / ATT / ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent)
Location & working arrangement
* Cardiff (hybrid working available)
* You should be able to attend the Cardiff office as required for leadership visibility, team collaboration, and client needs.
Salary & benefits
Salary guide: £90,000 to £120,000 depending on experience, portfolio size, and leadership scope, plus bonus.
A comprehensive benefits package is available and typically includes:
* Performance‑related bonus
* Hybrid working and flexible approach to hours
* Enhanced holiday allowance (often with buy/sell options)
* Pension scheme
* Private medical cover
* Life assurance
* Professional subscription fees paid and strong CPD support
* Leadership development and a clear pathway to wider regional / national leadership (and Partner track where applicable)
Apply / enquire confidentially
For a confidential conversation or to apply, contact:
Diane Shaw
Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com
If you’re not ready to apply, you can still reach out for a discreet discussion about salary expectations, team structure, and progression route before deciding.
Confidentiality statement: All applications and conversations will be handled in strict confidence.
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