Associate Director - Audit of Tax

Pro-Tax; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax audit firm in England is seeking an Associate Director - Tax Audit & Reporting. In this role, you will provide technical expertise, manage client relationships, and oversee a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have ACA/CTA qualification and proven experience in tax audit and reporting. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Industry-leading training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tax audit or tax reporting (IFRS, FRS 101/102, or US GAAP preferred).
• Strong technical and commercial awareness, with the ability to deliver complex work to tight deadlines.
• Organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working across multi-office teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep tax accounting and technical expertise across a range of industries.
• Lead the relationship with primary audit teams and resolve complex tax accounting matters.
• Plan, manage, and deliver tax reporting advisory and outsource work to high-profile clients.
• Be the main point of contact for client tax and finance teams on all tax reporting issues.

Skills

Tax audit

Tax reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA / CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Tax Audit & Reporting, Big 4 Firm

Location: Manchester / Leeds / Newcastle

£70,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Do you want to take a lead role in one of the UK's most respected Big 4 Tax Audit teams?

Are you passionate about delivering technical excellence across complex, high-profile clients?

Do you thrive managing large-scale relationships while mentoring high-performing teams?

Benefits

• Industry-leading Big 4 brand with national exposure
• Opportunity to lead major audit of tax engagements across FTSE, private equity and multinational clients
• Access to world-class training, leadership development, and flexible working
• Comprehensive benefits package (bonus, private healthcare, pension, etc.)

Your new firm

You'll be joining a market-leading Big 4 tax practice, renowned for setting the benchmark in audit of tax and tax accounting services.

Operating on a national scale, this team works with some of the largest and most complex clients in the UK across sectors including energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and financial services.

This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of relationships with senior finance and tax stakeholders, working closely with partners and directors to deliver best-in-class service while shaping the future direction of the firm's tax reporting offering.

Your new role

As an Associate Director - Tax Audit & Reporting, you'll:

• Provide deep tax accounting and technical expertise across a range of industries
• Lead the relationship with Deloitte's main audit teams and resolve complex tax accounting matters
• Plan, manage, and deliver tax reporting advisory and outsource work to high-profile clients
• Be the main point of contact for client tax and finance teams on all tax reporting issues
• Oversee and develop a team of UK and offshore tax professionals, ensuring excellence in delivery

You'll also play a strategic role in shaping the national tax audit and reporting agenda, contributing to leadership initiatives, process improvement, and team development across the UK practice.

To be successful in this role, you'll need

• ACA / CTA (or equivalent) qualification
• Proven experience in tax audit or tax reporting (IFRS, FRS 101/102, or US GAAP preferred)
• Strong technical and commercial awareness, with the ability to deliver complex work to tight deadlines
• Excellent leadership and delegation skills
• Exceptional communication and business writing ability
• Organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working across multi-office teams

Interested?

Drop an email to [e-mail] or call 07846 741892 to find out more.

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