Corporate Tax Director

Ambition; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a Corporate Tax Director to join its advisory-led corporate tax practice in the UK. You will lead a portfolio of complex clients, including owner‑managed businesses, UK groups, international companies and inbound investors, with a strong emphasis on strategic advisory.

The role offers senior visibility with Partners, influence over client strategy and team direction, and opportunities to shape solutions, develop the tax offering, and mentor managers within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Significant UK corporate tax experience in professional services.
• Director level or Senior Manager ready to step up.
• CTA, ACA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong technical capability with client focus.
• Confident communicator with clients and stakeholders.
• Commercially aware with growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted adviser to a broad corporate client base on UK corporate tax matters.
• Lead on complex advisory work including restructuring, acquisitions and disposals, international tax, and group structuring.
• Oversee delivery and technical quality of corporate tax compliance.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships at senior decision-maker level.
• Support Partners with strategic initiatives, business development and proposals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to senior managers and wider team members.
• Contribute to the firm's profile through internal knowledge sharing and external thought leadership.

Skills

Director level readiness

Client relationships

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

CTA / ACA or equivalent

Job description

A leading advisory‑led accountancy firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Director to join its established and highly regarded corporate tax practice. This firm is recognised for providing technically robust, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, with an emphasis on collaboration, accessibility and long‑term relationships.

This role offers an opportunity to operate at a senior level within a firm that values entrepreneurial thinking, visibility with Partners, and genuine influence over client strategy and team direction.

The Role

As a Corporate Tax Director, you will take a lead role in advising a portfolio of complex and varied clients, including owner‑managed businesses, UK groups, international companies, and inbound investors. The position is firmly advisory‑focused, with scope to shape solutions rather than operate within rigid frameworks.

You will work closely with Partners and other Directors, playing a key role in client development, technical leadership and the ongoing growth of the corporate tax offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted adviser to a broad corporate client base on UK corporate tax matters
• Leading on complex advisory work, including restructuring, acquisitions and disposals, international tax, and group structuring
• Overseeing the delivery and technical quality of corporate tax compliance
• Building and maintaining long‑term client relationships at senior decision‑maker level
• Supporting Partners with strategic initiatives, business development and proposals
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to senior managers and wider team members
• Contributing to the firm's profile through internal knowledge sharing and external thought leadership

About You

• Significant experience in UK corporate tax, gained within a professional services environment
• Operating at Director level or a Senior Manager ready to step up
• CTA, ACA or equivalent qualification
• Strong technical capability combined with a pragmatic, client‑focused mindset
• Confident communicator who enjoys working closely with clients and stakeholders
• Commercially aware, with an interest in helping shape and grow a practice

Why Join?

• Advisory‑led firm with minimal audit influence and high Partner accessibility
• Diverse, intellectually interesting client base rather than highly standardised work
• Entrepreneurial culture where ideas and initiative are encouraged
• Clear progression pathways supported by long‑term succession planning
• Flexible and hybrid working embedded into the firm's culture