Associate Director | Corporate Tax

Distinct | B Corp; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in London is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate Director to advise on complex tax issues, shape client strategy, and mentor junior staff. The role offers hybrid working, strategic influence within a respected practice, and a clear path to Director. Ideal candidates will be ACA/CTA qualified with substantial corporate tax advisory experience.

Qualifications

• Strong UK corporate tax advisory experience required.
• Currently senior manager or associate director level in corporate tax.
• Confident in leading complex client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex, high value corporate tax work.
• Shaping client strategy and contributing to firm direction.
• Leading technical planning and international structuring.

Skills

UK corporate tax advisory experience

Leading client relationships

Managing complex engagements

Developing junior staff

Education

ACA / CTA (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

This is a senior, strategic role with one of the UK’s most respected Top 30 accountancy firms. They’re hiring a Corporate Tax Associate Director to take a leading role in their London team, advising on complex, high value work, shaping client strategy, and contributing to the direction of the practice.

Why this role stands out

• Senior Partners who really care
• Advisory led, lead on technical planning, transactions, international structuring, and more.
• Strategic influence – input into client strategy, business development, and thought leadership.
• Complex clients – mid-market, listed, and international groups across sectors including tech, property, private equity.
• Clear progression, a transparent route to Director, with mentoring and milestones built in.
• Flexibility & autonomy, hybrid working, outcome-driven culture, and genuine respect for work-life balance.

What you’ll bring

• ACA / CTA (or equivalent) with strong UK corporate tax advisory experience.
• Currently a Senior Manager or Associate Director in corporate tax.
• Confident leading client relationships, managing complex engagements, and developing junior staff.
• Commercially sharp, collaborative, and eager to make your mark.

This could be a career defining move: complex work, strategic influence, and a firm that invests in your progression towards Partner.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting and Financial Services