Corporate Tax Director

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies LLP in Manchester is seeking a Corporate Tax Director to lead the expansion of the firm’s large corporate and international tax offering. You will shape a strategic service line, drive market growth, and deliver exceptional client service across national and international assignments.

The role requires ACA/CTA qualification with substantial post-qualification experience in corporate tax, and a proven ability to develop new services and lead business development initiatives within a

Qualifications

• ACA/CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Proven track record advising large and international corporate clients within a professional services environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax and international tax principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new service offerings and lead business development initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborates as a team player and capable of developing strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Inspires confidence in others. Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally, leveraging support from more senior colleagues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Development of a new dedicated service offering for large corporate and international clients in the Manchester office.
• Identify market opportunities and develop go-to-market strategies to attract high-value clients.
• Provide expert advice on corporate tax planning, compliance, and risk management for international and large corporate groups.
• Work closely with existing firm technical specialists e.g. transfer pricing, global mobility and customs.
• Drive growth through networking, thought leadership, and relationship management with key stakeholders.
• Represent the firm at industry events and contribute to publications on corporate tax developments.
• Ensure technical excellence within a fast-moving international tax landscape.
• Interact and build relationships with member firms of the HLB global network to provide joined up cross-border tax advice.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team to support the new service offering in the Manchester office
• Collaborate with Partners and Directors across service lines to deliver integrated solutions

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/CTA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Benefits

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

If you’re ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!

Corporate Tax Director will lead the expansion of the firm’s large corporate and international tax offering in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a strategic offering within a leading accounting practice, driving market growth and delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development

• Development of a new dedicated service offering for large corporate and international clients in the Manchester office.
• Identify market opportunities and develop go-to-market strategies to attract high-value clients.

Client Advisory

• Provide expert advice on corporate tax planning, compliance, and risk management for international and large corporate groups.
• Work closely with existing firm technical specialists e.g. transfer pricing, global mobility and customs.

Business Development

• Drive growth through networking, thought leadership, and relationship management with key stakeholders.
• Represent the firm at industry events and contribute to publications on corporate tax developments.

Technical Excellence

• Ensure technical excellence within a fast-moving international tax landscape.
• Interact and build relationships with member firms of the HLB global network to provide joined up cross-border tax advice.

Leadership & Team Building

• Build and mentor a high-performing team to support the new service offering in the Manchester office
• Collaborate with Partners and Directors across service lines to deliver integrated solutions

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACA/CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Proven track record advising large and international corporate clients within a professional services environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax and international tax principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new service offerings and lead business development initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborates as a team player and capable of developing strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Inspires confidence in others. Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally, leveraging support from more senior colleagues when needed.

Job Benefits

Why Menzies?

At Menzies, Our Culture Is Our Cornerstone. We Blend Technical Excellence With Genuine Care For Our People And Clients. With a National Presence And Over 1000 Colleagues In The UK, We’ve Built a Culture Based On Shared Values And Mutual Respect. Here’s Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• People First: Our work-life balance isn’t just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you.
• Work with Inspiring Clients: From multinational groups to large corporates across diverse industries, no two days are the same.
• Collaborate Across Borders: Working with our network HLB International to be part of a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing and supporting businesses with global ambitions.
• Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
• Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

Why Join Us?

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

About Menzies

We’re a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm with a passion for supporting businesses across the globe. Our #BrighterThinking approach combines finance expertise with strategic commercial insights, helping our clients thrive in an ever-changing world.

Join a firm that’s as ambitious as the businesses we support. Bring your expertise to Menzies and help us deliver brighter thinking, every day.

About Menzies LLP

Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with true national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting both businesses, not-for-profits and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals.

We focus on optimising clients’ businesses financially, operationally, and strategically. We employ approximately 1100 trusted advisors in Audit, Tax & Advisory Services, across 11 locations UK wide.

Our industry sector specialisation sets us apart. Expert teams work in collaboration with each other delivering a host of business, tax and commercial advisory projects over and above the market leading assurance and compliance work undertaken for UK and International clients.

We continue to take a relationship-led approach to our client relationships. We use our Brighter Thinking methodology to empower clients with greater confidence and certainty in the face of increasing complexity.

Founded in 1912, Menzies is headquartered in London with coverage nationally in England & Wales and has 1100+ employees and a turnover of £110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, non-profits, and individuals, across the UK and internationally via major market country-desks, and in 157 countries globally through Menzies membership of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.