Job Description 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: Corporate tax compliance and advisory for UK companies and groups Reviewing complex computations and returns, and leading delivery teams Advising on structuring, reorganisations, transactions, and tax risk 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.