Business Tax Director

Michael Page; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Senior leadership role

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Business Tax Director in Bristol to lead the corporate tax advisory and compliance work for a leading international professional services firm. You will own client relationships, shape delivery, and collaborate with the Accounting & Finance team to drive growth across the South West.

You will work with senior decision-makers, mentor tax professionals, and help expand the firm's advisory services while upholding the highest standards of technical excellence and

Qualifications

• ACA and/or CTA qualification.
• Extensive corporate tax advisory experience.
• Experience managing complex client portfolios.
• Proven track record of winning new business.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience advising senior decision-makers and board-level contacts.
• Passion for developing teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of business tax clients.
• Deliver complex corporate tax advisory projects.
• Advise mid-market groups; trusted adviser.
• Drive revenue growth via business development.
• Build senior client relationships.
• Collaborate across service lines.
• Mentor and develop tax professionals.
• Support strategic growth of the tax practice.
• Identify opportunities to expand client service offerings.
• Maintain high standards of technical excellence and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Board-level advisory

Education

ACA/CTA qualified

Job description

As a Business Tax Director in Bristol, you will lead business tax work within Professional Services, helping clients manage their tax needs with clear advice and sound judgement. You will take ownership of client relationships and commercial delivery, working closely with the Accounting & Finance department to keep work moving smoothly.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services to entrepreneurial businesses, corporates and international groups.

With a significant UK presence and an established reputation for technical excellence, the firm continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and client offering.

The Bristol office is a key regional hub supporting clients throughout the South West and beyond. The business offers a collaborative and inclusive culture, combining the resources of a global organisation with the supportive environment of a local office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected tax team in a senior leadership capacity.

Description

As Business Tax Director, you will take responsibility for leading complex corporate tax advisory and compliance engagements while supporting the continued growth of the Bristol office.

Working closely with business owners, finance leaders and boards, you will provide commercially focused tax advice, develop long-term client relationships and drive new business opportunities across the market.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading a portfolio of business tax clients
• Delivering complex corporate tax advisory projects
• Acting as a trusted adviser to mid-market businesses and groups
• Driving revenue growth through business development activity
• Building and strengthening senior client relationships
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across service lines
• Leading, mentoring and developing tax professionals
• Supporting the strategic growth of the wider tax practice
• Identifying opportunities to expand client service offerings
• Maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence and client delivery

Profile

• ACA and/or CTA qualified
• Extensive corporate tax advisory experience
• Strong experience managing complex client portfolios
• Proven track record of winning new business
• Demonstrable leadership and people management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience advising senior decision-makers and board-level contacts
• Passion for developing teams and building client relationships

Job Offer

• Permanent Business Tax Director position in Bristol.
• Salary of £90,000 to £110,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Senior leadership opportunity within a globally recognised firm.
• High-profile client portfolio and advisory-led role.
• Strong progression prospects within a growing business.
• Flexible and collaborative working environment.