Corporate Tax Associate Director

PRO TAX; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate Director for its Scotland offices. In this hybrid role, you will manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance and providing tax advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK Corporate Tax, along with ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA qualifications. This position also includes responsibilities for business development and team leadership in a supportive environment where diversity is celebrated.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing UK Corporate Tax compliance.
• Qualified as ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA is essential.
• Experience running and managing corporate tax teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and ensure exceptional service.
• Handle compliance management tasks efficiently.
• Identify tax planning opportunities for clients.
• Oversee assignments and confirm client arrangements.
• Engage in business development activities and client seminars.

Skills

UK Corporate Tax compliance experience

Tax advisory exposure

Team management

Education

ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA qualified

Job description

Corporate Tax Associate Director – Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow (Hybrid) – £60,000-£80,000 + Benefits

We are currently working with a leading Top 10 accountancy firm in Scotland who are looking to bring in an experienced Corporate Tax Manager or Senior Manager to their team in Scotland.

You’ll be working within the national tax service line, supporting a broad range of clients including owner‑managed businesses to large multinational groups. Managing a portfolio of clients, you’ll handle the compliance cycle whilst also assisting with tax advisory & planning matters. Specialist work includes due diligence, transactions, demergers, restructuring and various forms of innovation relief.

Key responsibilities include:

• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships.
• Client Liaison: Communicate with clients throughout the year, ensuring exceptional service.
• Compliance Management: Ensure clients' tax affairs meet statutory requirements and manage compliance tasks efficiently.
• Tax Planning and Advisory: Identify tax planning opportunities and handle specialized technical assignments.
• Assignment Management: Oversee assignments per firm procedures, confirm client arrangements, including costs and billing, and ensure work meets recovery targets.
• Proposal Preparation: Research and assist in preparing proposals for new work, and participate in presentations to potential clients.
• Business Development: Engage in business development activities and client seminars, ensuring effective follow‑up.
• Interdepartmental Liaison: Coordinate with other departments to identify and address all client needs.
• Specialist Services Knowledge: Develop in‑depth knowledge of the firm’s specialist services and undertake special projects as needed.
• Technical Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated with technical knowledge through reading and courses, fulfilling CPD requirements.
• Staff Management: Act as a line manager, actively participating in staff development, including on‑the‑job training and appraisals.
• Junior Staff Briefing: Brief junior staff on clients and assignment instructions, supervise, and ensure work completion.
• Meeting and Training Attendance: Attend staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Maintain awareness of Health and Safety issues and report concerns to the Health and Safety Representative.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Proven UK Corporate Tax compliance experience
• ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA qualified
• Tax advisory exposure would be useful
• Experience running and managing corporate tax teams

Do you want to find out more? Please give Sam Minor a call on 07764700259 or email on sam.minor@pro‑tax.co.uk.

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