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 ShawEmail: 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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