Associate Tax Director

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Associate Tax Director based in Manchester. This role combines strategic leadership of a tax team with the management of high-profile clients in the entertainment sector. You will guide the commercial direction of the practice, focusing on both personal and corporate tax as well as significant business development opportunities. This position offers a salary of up to £90,000, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive and entrepreneurial firm culture.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Private medical (after 12 months)

Enhanced leave

Career progression opportunities

Creative and entrepreneurial working culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate and personal tax from a medium or large accountancy practice.
• Proven ability to manage a team and lead complex client portfolios.
• Experience working with international clients or providing cross-border tax advice.

Responsibilities

• Leading tax planning, advisory, and compliance work for high-profile clients.
• Managing and mentoring a tax team, along with supporting professional development.
• Driving business development and acting as a trusted advisor on tax matters.

Skills

Corporate tax

Personal tax

Team management

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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? Associate Tax Director – Entertainment Clients | Manchester | Up to £90K + Benefits | Hybrid Working

Looking to take your tax expertise into the spotlight?

Join a thriving accountancy practice that’s deeply embedded in the world of entertainment, representing some of the biggest names in film, music, sport, and TV. Our client, a specialist firm with offices in the UK and US, is seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Associate Tax Director to lead their Manchester-based team.

This is a standout opportunity to combine strategic tax leadership with a portfolio that’s anything but ordinary.

? Why This Role?

As Associate Tax Director, you’ll lead a high-performing tax team of five (1 on-site, 4 remote) while playing a key role in shaping the commercial direction of the practice. You’ll work closely with partners, offering strategic input, overseeing complex advisory work, and nurturing client relationships with some of the entertainment industry's most exciting figures and businesses.

? The Role – What You’ll Be Doing

This is a client-facing, senior leadership position that blends personal and corporate tax planning, compliance, and advisory work, with a strong emphasis on business development and people leadership.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading tax planning, advisory, and compliance work for a portfolio of high-profile personal and corporate clients
• Managing and mentoring your tax team – reviewing work, delegating tasks, and supporting professional development
• Staying ahead of tax legislation and translating changes into clear, commercial advice
• Supporting partners with strategic decision-making and commercial insight
• Driving business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and representing the firm externally
• Acting as a trusted advisor across UK and international tax matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and becoming a key contact within the business

? What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in both corporate and personal tax – ideally from a medium or large accountancy practice
• A proven ability to manage a team and lead complex client portfolios
• Experience working with international clients or providing cross-border tax advice
• A commercial mindset – you’re confident discussing strategic options and spotting growth opportunities
• A collaborative, supportive leadership style that gets the best from your team
• Excellent communication skills and a polished, professional approach
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to deliver under pressure

? What’s In It For You?

• Salary up to £90,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working with a base in vibrant central Manchester
• Life Assurance, private medical (after 12 months), and enhanced leave
• Opportunity to work with some of the UK’s most exciting clients in entertainment
• Clear path for career progression with direct access to firm leadership
• A creative, entrepreneurial working culture where your voice is heard

This is a rare chance to lead within a niche practice doing genuinely interesting work. If you’re ready to step into a high-impact role that blends tax expertise with creative industry influence, we want to hear from you.

? Apply now with your CV.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.