Job Description Corporate Tax Director Salary: £85,000 to £115,000 bonus Location: Swansea (hybrid) Lead a major portfolio and shape a growing tax team This is a senior leadership role for a Corporate Tax specialist who wants real influence across client delivery, team development, and business growth. Our client is a large, well-established UK accountancy practice with a strong national presence and an ambitious regional growth plan in South Wales. You’ll take ownership of key client relationships, provide high-level tax advice, and help build a high-performing team around you. If you’re currently operating at Director level (or you’re a high-performing Senior Manager ready to step up), this role offers the chance to lead from the front, develop a strong market profile, and progress towards broader leadership responsibilities (including Partner track where applicable). The Role: Strategic client leadership As Corporate Tax Director, you will: Lead and develop key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders Own a significant corporate tax portfolio, with responsibility for delivery quality, governance, and fee growth Provide strategic advice across areas such as corporate tax compliance and advisory, group structuring, reorganisations, transactions, and tax risk management Act as an engagement lead on complex assignments, anticipating issues and managing risk proactively Work closely with other service lines to deliver a joined-up service and identify cross-selling opportunities Contribute to departmental planning, including workflow, resourcing, and capability development Business Development: Drive growth and strengthen the firm’s profile You will play a visible role in expanding the practice by: Building and leveraging an external network to generate new work and referrals Leading proposals, pitches, and client conversations with a clear commercial focus Supporting pricing discipline and ensuring minimum pricing initiatives are followed Identifying service improvements and supporting digital transformation to improve quality and efficiency Leadership: Develop people and raise standards This role includes genuine people leadership. You will: Mentor and develop senior team members, supporting career pathways and progression Set high standards for quality, professionalism, and ethical behaviour Support recruitment and workforce planning, forecasting future resource needs Promote a positive, collaborative environment with a focus on wellbeing and performance What our client is looking for To be successful, you’ll typically have: 8 to 12 years’ UK corporate tax experience gained within a UK accountancy practice (or equivalent advisory environment) Experience operating at Director level, or clear evidence you’re ready to step up from Senior Manager (portfolio ownership, leadership, and business development) Strong technical experience across: Corporate tax compliance and advisory for UK companies and groups Reviewing complex computations/returns and leading engagement delivery Advising on transactions, reorganisations, structuring, and tax risk Managing and influencing senior stakeholders, including challenging conversations where needed A track record of winning work / growing fees and delivering excellent client outcomes Strong leadership skills: coaching, delegation, performance management, and building team capability Qualifications You will hold (or be qualified by experience with strong supporting evidence): CTA / ATT / ACA / ACCA / CA (part or fully qualified) Location & working arrangement Swansea (hybrid working available) You should be able to attend the Swansea office as required for leadership visibility, team collaboration, and client needs. Salary & benefits Salary guide: £85,000 to £115,000 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 Paid professional subscriptions 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 unsure whether this is the right step, Diane can talk you through the team structure, portfolio mix, and progression route before you commit. Confidentiality statement: All applications and conversations will be handled in strict confidence.