Corporate Tax Associate Director / Director

AJ Chambers ®; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top 20 Tax & Accountancy Firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate Director or Director in Reading. The role demands collaboration with senior leadership to deliver high-quality client service and grow the client portfolio. Key responsibilities include managing corporate tax portfolios, delivering robust tax advice, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should possess a CTA, ACA, or equivalent qualification, with strong experience in client management and business development. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients effectively.
• Deliver commercially viable tax advice consistently.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships over the long term.
• Experience identifying, securing, and developing new business opportunities.
• People management and team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to deliver effective client solutions.
• Contribute to the growth of the corporate tax portfolio.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Support the development of the wider client portfolio in partnership with senior leadership.
• Lead, support, and develop team members.

Skills

Strong experience managing corporate tax portfolios

High-quality tax advice

Client relationship management

Business development skills

People management

Education

CTA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

A Top 20 Tax & Accountancy Firm is recruiting for a Corporate Tax Associate Director or Director based in Reading.

This role is suited to a proactive and collaborative tax professional who is confident working closely with senior leadership to deliver high-quality client service. You will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, contributing to strategic growth, and developing your leadership capability.

You will be encouraged to think commercially and strategically, with responsibility for growing your client portfolio and enhancing your professional profile for the benefit of both your career and the wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Work proactively and collaboratively with senior colleagues to deliver effective, high-quality client solutions
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the corporate tax portfolio
• Manage the successful delivery of commercially focused and technically robust advisory and compliance services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with new and existing clients
• Support the development of the wider client portfolio in partnership with senior leadership
• Lead, support, and develop team members

Experience and Expertise

• Strong experience managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients across advisory and compliance work
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, commercially viable tax advice
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Experience identifying, securing, and developing new business opportunities
• People management and team leadership experience

Qualifications

• CTA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification

Professional Attributes

• Strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
• Collaborative and relationship-driven approach
• High levels of personal accountability and professionalism

Culture and Development

The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive working environment. Employees are encouraged to work in ways that suit their teams and responsibilities, while maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Clear career development frameworks, learning resources, and leadership programmes are in place to support long-term professional growth and progression.

If you're interested and would like to know more, please apply below.