Corporate Tax Director, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Meraki Talent Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Extra holidays (up to 10 days)

Private medical/dental insurance

Travel insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Meraki Talent Ltd in the UK is supporting a leading accountancy firm in appointing a Corporate Tax Director. The role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, or a blended mix between the two offices, offering a strategic leadership position within a modern firm.

You will manage a substantial client portfolio, lead tax planning and advisory projects, and coach junior staff while delivering exceptional client service across diverse sectors. CTA/ACCA/ICAS qualified candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably and develop new opportunities.
• In-depth knowledge of taxation with ability to handle complex tax issues.
• CTA, ACCA, ICAS qualified or equivalent.
• Project and staff management experience.
• Experience dealing with client senior management and Partners.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework with involvement in tax planning and complex tax issues in conjunction with Partners & Directors
• Update Partners on any new business opportunities arising from existing or new clients
• Develop a network of contacts internally and externally allowing you to begin bringing on board your own client base, whilst unearthing opportunities to cross sell across the multiple disciplines within the firm
• Responsibility for review and delivery of the final advice to clients
• Liaise promptly and efficiently to client requests and needs, and update clients on progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided whilst maintaining regular contact throughout
• Responsibility for the coaching and development of junior staff members

Skills

Client portfolio management

Tax planning

Leadership

Business development

Education

CTA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or equivalent

Job description

Meraki Talent are delighted to be supporting a leading UK Accountancy firm with the delivery of a new Corporate Tax Director into the business. This position can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow, or a blended mix between the 2 locations.

The Company

Our client is one of the UK's leading Accountancy firms with several offices across the UK. They have evolved significantly over the past decade to become one of the most modern and cutting-edge firms in today's market with a significant market share and presence across Scotland. This success is attributed to its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic planning, and adoption of new technologies & methodologies to now be labelled a trend setter within the sector.

The Role

The Corporate Tax Director will manage and grow a highly commercial portfolio of clients covering several sectors. The role of Corporate Tax Director will encompass you being the main point of contact within the firm, an individual who strives to make a difference. You will possess the ability to inspire other individuals within the team to challenge the norm and make a measurable impact on clients and their peers.

This opportunity will also include Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients, with a particular focus on excellent client service.

• Stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework with involvement in tax planning and complex tax issues in conjunction with Partners & Directors
• Update Partners on any new business opportunities arising from existing or new clients
• Develop a network of contacts internally and externally allowing you to begin bringing on board your own client base, whilst unearthing opportunities to cross sell across the multiple disciplines within the firm
• Responsibility for review and delivery of the final advice to clients
• Liaise promptly and efficiently to client requests and needs, and update clients on progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided whilst maintaining regular contact throughout
• Responsibility for the coaching and development of junior staff members

On Offer

The below benefits are a mix of statutory and voluntary benefits with amendments being available to everyone to take and use as they see fit.

• Flexible personal pension scheme, with matched employer contributions
• Life assurance
• Income protection insurance
• Purchase additional holidays - up to 10 days
• Private medical/dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted retail offers

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following experience:

• Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients
• In depth and up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues
• CTA, ACCA, ICAS qualified or equivalent
• Project and staff management experience
• Experience of dealing with client senior management