Corporate Tax Director

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 developkey client relationships , acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholdersOwn asignificant corporate tax portfolio , with responsibility for delivery quality, governance, and fee growthProvide strategic advice across areas such ascorporate tax compliance and advisory, group structuring, reorganisations, transactions, and tax risk managementAct as an engagement lead on complex assignments, anticipating issues and managing risk proactivelyWork closely with other service lines to deliver a joined‑up service and identify cross‑selling opportunitiesContribute to departmental planning, includingworkflow, resourcing, and capability developmentBusiness 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 referralsLeading proposals, pitches, and client conversations with a clear commercial focusSupporting pricing discipline and ensuring minimum pricing initiatives are followedIdentifying service improvements and supporting digital transformation to improve quality and efficiencyLeadership: Develop people and raise standards This role includes genuine people leadership. You will:Mentor and develop senior team members, supportingcareer pathways and progressionSet high standards for quality, professionalism, and ethical behaviourSupport recruitment and workforce planning, forecasting future resource needsPromote a positive, collaborative environment with a focus on wellbeing and performanceWhat our client is looking for To be successful, you’ll typically have:8 to 12+ years’ UK corporate tax experiencegained within a UK accountancy practice (or equivalent advisory environment)Experience operating atDirector 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 advisoryfor UK companies and groupsReviewing complex computations/returns and leading engagement deliveryAdvising ontransactions, reorganisations, structuring, and tax riskManaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including challenging conversations where neededA track record ofwinning work / growing feesand delivering excellent client outcomesStrong leadership skills: coaching, delegation, performance management, and building team capabilityQualifications You will hold (or be qualified by experience with strong supporting evidence):CTA / ATT / ACA / ACCA / CA(part or fully qualified)Location & working arrangementSwansea(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 £115,000depending on experience, portfolio size, and leadership scope, plus bonus.A comprehensive benefits package is available and typically includes:Performance‑related bonusHybrid workingand flexible approach to hoursEnhanced holiday allowance(often with buy/sell options)Pension schemePrivate medical coverLife assurancePaid professional subscriptionsand strong CPD supportLeadership developmentand 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@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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-17