Tax Compliance Associate Director

MAZARS UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Tax Compliance Associate Director to manage tax reporting and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have an ATT qualification and a strong background in tax accounting. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including performance bonuses and clear career progression.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Regular salary reviews

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing annual corporation tax reporting requirements.
• Proven track record of negotiating fees and managing client financials.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve corporation tax computations.
• Build and manage relationships with mid-sized business clients.
• Identify tax opportunities relevant to clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax accounting

Negotiation

Business development

Education

ATT qualification

Job description

Overview

Tax Compliance Associate Director (3794)

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: “I have been with Forvis Mazars for just over 11 years and during that time have been truly impressed by our culture. We take a collaborative approach and are genuinely committed to giving people opportunities.” (Jen Allison, Partner, Head of Tax Compliance)

We provide bespoke advice in all areas of taxation, helping our clients to navigate the complexities of tax codes, often in multiple areas of sector jurisdictions, and to help them ensure they are fulfilling all their obligations and paying the correct amount of tax. In this way we help them to manage an area of significant financial and reputational risk and to make properly informed decisions about their tax position whether they are an individual, a business owner or a corporate organisation. We also help clients resolve any disputes they have with the tax authorities as swiftly as possible.

What You'll Do

• Reviewing and approving corporation tax computations and tax accounting, as well as undertaking some tax assurance reviews.
• Building client relationships with our portfolio of mid-sized businesses.
• Negotiating and raising fees and being responsible for WIP management on your portfolio of clients.
• Proactively talking to clients about tax opportunities which may be relevant to them, and working with the tax partners, and wider tax team to deliver on such work.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience of working with a portfolio of clients to deliver on annual corporation tax reporting requirements.
• ATT (or equivalent) qualification
• Demonstrate broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience.
• Broad experience of managing the financials on clients, delivering on budgets and negotiating fees with clients.
• Experience of identifying opportunities for business development on tax clients (and ideally across 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 based on experience and benchmarking, an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people.

Location

Manchester Office – Located in One St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Easily accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. A vibrant city centre location surrounded by top restaurants, shops, and cultural hotspots.

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

Documents

• FM - 3794 - CT Compliance Associate Director - JD.pdf (157.85 KB)