Corporate Tax Associate Director

RSM UK; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking an Associate Director for its Corporate Tax team in Stoke-on-Trent. You will manage a diverse portfolio, provide expert tax advice, and support business development efforts. The ideal candidate is ACA qualified with strong corporate tax compliance experience. This role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including 27 days of holiday and individual healthcare cover.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Individual healthcare cover

Access to courses for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a busy portfolio.
• Experience of a client or customer facing role.
• Significant previous experience operating at a Manager level.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance work for a varied client portfolio.
• Review work undertaken by junior team members.
• Support with business development activities.

Skills

Excellent corporate tax compliance experience

Comprehensive corporate tax technical knowledge

Proven tax advisory experience

Experience in client handling

Interest in business development

Education

ACA qualified (or equivalent)

CTA qualified preferred

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.

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.

As an Associate Director in our Stoke office you will work on a varied portfolio of clients and groups, some with complex tax affairs, ensuring both excellent client service and identification of further work opportunities. The role will include undertaking the more complex compliance work, reviewing work undertaken by junior team members, and working on a variety of advisory projects.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Being part of a high performing tax team that supports and advises a range of interesting, fast growing and entrepreneurial companies, as well as larger corporates and international clients.
• Being a key part of the client service team and taking ownership of a client portfolio.
• Providing value adding advice covering a range of technical issues relevant to your client’s business.
• Working in collaboration with partners and directors across all service lines to go out to market and support with business development activities in the region.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• ACA qualified (or equivalent).
• CTA qualified preferred, or proven tax advisory experience.
• Experience of a client or customer facing role.
• Excellent corporate tax compliance experience in preparing and reviewing tax computations.
• Comprehensive corporate tax technical knowledge and experience.
• Proven tax advisory experience in technical matters.
• Proven experience in client handling and managing a busy portfolio.
• Experience and interest in business development and converting relationships into fee paying work.
• Significant previous experience operating at Manager, or a similar role is required or can demonstrate the skill set required to undertake an Associate Director role.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• 27 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Hybrid working
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Individual healthcare cover.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team.

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