Financial Services Tax - Associate Director - Tax Reporting

MAZARS UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an Associate Director for their Financial Services Tax team in London. The role focuses on managing tax reporting engagements, leading teams, and driving business development within the Financial Services Tax practice. Candidates should have extensive experience in FS tax reporting, a strong interest in compliance, and the ability to manage client portfolios effectively. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading FS tax reporting engagements.
• Up-to-date knowledge on international tax and regulatory areas.
• Experience managing financial aspects of client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Financial Services Tax practice with strategic insights.
• Manage teams across FS Tax advisory, compliance, and audit.
• Lead business development opportunities and client portfolios.

Skills

FS tax reporting management

Business development

Team management

Financial management on client engagements

Knowledge of OECD Pillar 2

Job description

Financial Services Tax - Associate Director - Tax Reporting (5411)

At Forvis Mazars, we’re always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You’ll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.

About the team

After recent growth and winning many new clients across the FinTech, Banking and Capital Markets, General and Life insurance, Lloyd’s of London, fund and asset management sectors, we have ambitious targets for the future. Tax is higher than ever on the agenda for our FS clients with ongoing geo‑political change and significant tax, regulatory and accounting reforms impacting all sectors across FS. To help our clients navigate the existing complexities and future uncertainties, we are recruiting to develop the team and our capabilities to respond to the market.

What You’ll Do:

• We have a newly created Financial Services Tax - Associate Director role (FS Tax Reporting) due to the recent success of the Financial Services Tax team.
• The predominant focus of the role is to drive our growing Financial Services Tax practice.
• You will help to lead our go‑to‑market offering across FS Tax, managing our business development opportunities and have a key role in helping to drive our wider FS Tax strategy.
• You will be responsible for managing various teams across FS Tax advisory, compliance and audit of tax engagements.
• Manage a portfolio of high‑quality work for clients and profitable outcomes for the business through use of best practices, technology and alignment with Firm policies.
• Be a role‑model to junior team members in our London office in the delegation and review of work as well as fostering their learning and development.

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive experience in leading and managing a portfolio of FS tax reporting engagements in the FS Tax reporting/compliance space.
• Keen interest to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of broader business tax, international tax, regulatory and tax accounting areas (e.g. OECD Pillar 2 – GloBE).
• Willingness to take on team management and development roles within the FS Tax team.
• Broad experience of managing financials on client engagements, setting timetables, delivering on budgets and negotiating fees with clients.
• Experience of identifying opportunities for business development across FS Tax and other service lines.

What We Offer:

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We’re united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you’ll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you’re looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward‑thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits:

At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance‑based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

You’ll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work‑life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?

Location:

London Office – Located in 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul’s and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!

Documents

• FM - 5411 - FS Tax Associate Director - JD.pdf (104.09 KB)