Corporate Tax Director
Are you a senior corporate tax specialist ready to step into a strategic leadership role?
Do you want to join a progressive, people-focused accountancy practice where you’ll shape the future of the corporate tax offering?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Corporate Tax Director to join a respected and forward-thinking firm based in Southampton. You’ll lead a growing corporate tax team, deliver high-value advisory work, and play a central role in driving the commercial and strategic direction of the tax function.
The Role
As Corporate Tax Director, you will take the lead on the firm’s corporate tax offering, managing a high-quality portfolio and overseeing both advisory and compliance services.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
* Producing accurate and timely management accounts
* Preparing corporation tax returns, personal tax returns and related computations
* Providing feedback, support and informal supervision to junior team members
* Managing your own client portfolio and building strong working relationships
* Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries and providing financial insights
* Ensuring all work is delivered accurately and within agreed timescales
* Embracing cloud accounting software and supporting the firm’s continuous improvement initiatives
This is a role with genuine influence, allowing you to shape the future of the corporate tax offering.
About You
You’ll be a commercially minded and technically strong tax professional with the confidence to lead, advise and influence at a senior level.
You will:
* Be CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
* Have extensive corporate tax experience within an accountancy or professional services environment
* Be confident handling complex advisory work, including reorganisations, transactions, and strategic planning projects
* Have experience managing and developing a team
* Be an excellent communicator with strong commercial awareness
* Bring a proactive mindset with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
* Thrive in a role where you can combine leadership, technical expertise and strategic thinking
A desire to play a key part in the long-term growth of the firm is essential.
The Firm
You’ll be joining a modern, growing accountancy and advisory practice known for:
The firm is known for:
* A collaborative, people-first culture
* Strong investment in training, professional development, and wellbeing
* High-quality client relationships across a wide range of industries
* A commitment to innovation, technical excellence and long-term progression
* A leadership team that values new ideas, open communication and strategic ambition
This is a firm where senior leaders are empowered to influence direction and drive positive change.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive director-level salary and benefits package
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Clear route to further progression for the right person
* Exposure to high-quality advisory work and complex clients
* Supportive leadership team and modern working environment
* Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
The Opportunity
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Tax Director to step into a strategic senior role with influence, autonomy and long-term prospects. You’ll lead a high-performing team, deliver complex advisory work and play a key part in shaping the future of the firm.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career, we’d love to hear from you.
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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.
Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you.
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