About the Role
Join a top-tier professional services practice in a newly created Associate Director role, well positioned for a robust leadership trajectory within the firm with clear milestones for transition to Director and subsequently to Partner.You’ll collaborate closely with a market-leading team advising UK-headquartered and inbound professional practice entities—law firms, consultancies, architects, and other service-focused businesses. You’ll provide technically nuanced tax advice and leadplex projects across international and domestic tax landscapes. Key Responsibilities
1. Advise on international expansion, restructuring, M&A, taxernance/control, finance & tax tech transformations, and sector-specific tax issues (, mixed-member rules, remote working, permanent establishment)
2. Oversee year-end tax processes for leading UK and US inbound law firms
3. Collaborate with specialist teams (GST, Transfer Pricing, Global Employer Services, VAT)
4. Develop and coach diverse teams while managing client relationships
What You’ll Bring
5. ACA, ATT, CTA (or equivalent) with strong corporate/personal tax credentials
6. Proven advisory experience within professional practice partnerships or privately owned businesses
7. Broad technical knowledge of corporate and individual tax
8. Strong client management andmercial acumen
9. Leadership skills with a demonstrable track record of coaching and team development
Benefits & Perks
Financial & Recognition
10. Flexible benefits allowance to tailor your package—options include childcare vouchers, charitable donation schemes, travel and tech discounts
Health & Wellbeing
11. Optional pension scheme with employer contributions
12. Life assurance (4× base salary)
13. Private medical, dental, and vision cover plus health/dental/vision spending accounts
Work–Life Balance
14. 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
15. Exceptional family-friendly policies, including parental leave and support for returners
Flexible Working & Culture
16. Hybrid working model; bespoke arrangements including 4-day weeks or varied patterns to suit your life
17. Access to diversity networks and volunteermunity opportunities
Development &munity
18. Tailored learning and development support, including technical training and leadership coaching
19. Engaging team culture with regular social events and volunteer initiatives
Why join this firm?
20. Be part of a market-leading professional practice team, working alongside senior leaders and delivering high-impact tax advice
21. Join a supportive and inclusive culture that values integrity, collaboration, and growth.
22. Enjoy flexibility in your working arrangements and strong wellbeing support
This opportunity not only offers immediate impact but also sets you on a clear path to long-term leadership, culminating in potential Partner status—all while enhancing your tax expertise and client influence.Please contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss further or apply directly.
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