Corporate Tax Director or Partner

Stafffinders; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid work - 3 days in office

Annual leave purchase scheme

Smart working policy

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing benefits (flu jabs, eyeTests

Commission/referral schemes

CPD support

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Stafffinders is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Director/Partner to lead a growing tax practice in Kendal. You will manage a diverse portfolio, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to growth with strong technical tax expertise and commercial acumen.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office) with flexible patterns, a competitive salary, pension, and CPD support as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• CTA qualified or equivalent professional tax qualification.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Tax Relationship Partner for an established portfolio of clients, taking ownership of client relationships and ensuring work is prioritised and delivered effectively across the team.
• Oversee scope and budgets for engagements, agree fees with clients, monitor progress, and maintain clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead business development, develop new opportunities, and contribute toward fee targets for the team and practice.

Education

CTA or equivalent tax qualification

Job description

Ready to take the lead on complex Corporate Tax work and play a key role in the growth of a successful tax practice?

We’re looking for an experienced Corporate Tax Director / Partner to join a rapidly expanding team in Kendal. This senior opportunity will see you work alongside an established team, leading a varied portfolio of corporate tax projects, developing trusted client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

If you combine strong technical Corporate Tax expertise with commercial ambition and a commitment to exceptional client service, this could be an exciting next step in your career.

What you will get in your new role

• Competitive salary
• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover and Income Protection
• Hybrid - 3 days in office. They're happy to be flexible and discuss working patterns
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme. Enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees

Responsibilities in your new role as Corporate Tax Director or Partner

You’ll act as the Tax Relationship Partner for an established portfolio of clients, taking ownership of client relationships and ensuring work is prioritised and delivered effectively across the team. You’ll oversee the scope and budget of each engagement, agreeing proposed work and fees with clients before projects begin, while monitoring progress and maintaining clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders throughout.

You’ll ensure all work is completed in line with agreed budgets, internal procedures and risk requirements. You’ll also lead client closure discussions, using these conversations to identify opportunities for additional work and referrals. Alongside managing your portfolio, you’ll play an active role in business development, developing new opportunities and contributing towards individual and wider team fee targets.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

You will be CTA qualified or hold an equivalent professional tax qualification, with significant technical expertise within their specialist area. You’ll be recognised as a thought leader within the tax market, with the credibility and experience to provide expert insight, build strong professional relationships and represent the business confidently within the wider marketplace.

A full UK driving licence is also required for this position.