Corporate Tax Associate Director

RSM; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national tax service firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate Director in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of clients, providing expert tax advice and ensuring compliance. Ideal for those with ACA qualification, strong corporate tax skills, and experience in business development. The role also offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing benefits

Individual healthcare coverage

Access to over 300 professional development courses

Qualifications

• Proven advisory experience in technical matters.
• Experience managing a busy client portfolio.
• Ability to prepare and review tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and advising a range of interesting and entrepreneurial companies.
• Owning and managing a client portfolio as part of a high-performing tax team.
• Providing value-added technical advice relevant to clients’ businesses.
• Collaborating across service lines for business development.

Skills

Corporate tax compliance skills

Technical tax knowledge

Business development skills

Client-facing experience

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

CTA qualification preferred

Job description

Corporate Tax Associate Director

Make an Impact within our Corporate Tax team at RSM UK

Our national Corporate Tax service line works with clients across a broad range of business types and sectors, from owner-managed businesses and middle market organisations to large multinational groups. We manage their tax affairs on the compliance side whilst also acting as expert advisors when planning matters arise. This includes, but is not limited to, due diligence, transactions, restructuring, and innovation reliefs.

Introduction about the role

As an Associate Director in our London region (London, Bromley, or Chelmsford), you will work on a varied portfolio of clients and groups, some with complex tax affairs, ensuring excellent client service and identifying further work opportunities. The role involves undertaking complex compliance work, reviewing work by junior team members, and working on advisory projects. You will also assist senior staff with business development, proposals, and networking events.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting and advising a range of interesting, fast-growing, and entrepreneurial companies, as well as larger corporates and international clients.
2. Owning and managing a client portfolio as part of a high-performing tax team.
3. Providing value-added technical advice relevant to clients’ businesses.
4. Collaborating with partners and directors across service lines for business development and market outreach.

What we are looking for:

We seek candidates who thrive on variety, enjoy learning, and connecting with people. If you can spot inefficiencies and are passionate about improvement, this role is ideal.

Our ideal candidate will have:

1. ACA qualification (or equivalent).
2. CTA qualification preferred, or proven tax advisory experience.
3. Experience in a client-facing role.
4. Excellent corporate tax compliance skills, including preparing and reviewing tax computations.
5. Strong technical knowledge and experience in corporate tax.
6. Proven advisory experience in technical matters.
7. Experience managing a busy client portfolio.
8. Interest and experience in business development and converting relationships into fee-paying work.
9. Experience at Manager level or similar, demonstrating the skills for an Associate Director role.

What we offer:

We value our people and offer a flexible benefits package, including:

1. 27 days holiday (with options to purchase more).
2. Hybrid working arrangements.
3. Wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car scheme, and virtual GP access.
4. Individual healthcare coverage.
5. Access to over 300 on-demand courses for professional development.