Tax Director

CRA Consulting; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for profit share participation

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Supportive leadership team

Positive firm culture

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Sheffield is seeking an Associate Director – Tax to lead corporate tax advisory services. This role requires extensive experience in UK corporate tax and the ability to manage and develop a high-value client portfolio. Candidates should be CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified, with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers genuine partner-level influence, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for profit share participation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in UK corporate tax in accountancy practice.
• Demonstrated success in managing a corporate tax portfolio.
• Existing Senior Manager ready to step up to Associate Director.
• Strong technical expertise in UK corporate tax law, with an understanding of personal tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead advisor on corporate tax matters.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of high-value corporate clients.
• Lead business development initiatives to grow the client base.
• Lead leadership and direction of the wider tax team.
• Support in recruitment, mentoring, and development of corporate tax professionals at all levels.
• Foster a high‑performance, inclusive team culture.
• Lead business development initiatives to grow the firm’s corporate tax client base.
• Develop strong internal and external referral networks and represent the firm at industry events and client meetings.
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities and work collaboratively with audit and business services teams.
• Provide quality assurance and technical leadership across corporate tax workstreams.
• Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory changes and lead client communication on relevant developments.
• Ensure rigorous risk management and compliance standards are maintained in all client work.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the firm’s overall strategy.
• Participate in partner‑level decision‑making, budgeting, and operational planning.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in UK corporate tax law

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Commercial acumen

Client relationship management

Experience with entrepreneurial clients

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Education

CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Associate Director – Tax (Sheffield)

Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Competitive salary and benefits. Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – speak with our recruiter for details.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Act as lead advisor on all corporate tax matters, including group structuring, M&A, and re‑organisations.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of high‑value corporate clients, providing tailored tax planning and compliance services.
• Deliver strategic tax solutions to entrepreneurial businesses, owner‑managed companies, and groups of companies.

Leadership & Practice Development

• Play an active role in the leadership and direction of the wider tax team.
• Support in recruitment, mentoring, and development of corporate tax professionals at all levels.
• Foster a high‑performance, inclusive team culture.

Business Development

• Lead business development initiatives to grow the firm’s corporate tax client base.
• Develop strong internal and external referral networks and represent the firm at industry events and client meetings.
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities and work collaboratively with audit and business services teams.

Technical & Compliance Oversight

• Provide quality assurance and technical leadership across corporate tax workstreams.
• Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory changes and lead client communication on relevant developments.
• Ensure rigorous risk management and compliance standards are maintained in all client work.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to the development and execution of the firm’s overall strategy.
• Participate in partner‑level decision‑making, budgeting, and operational planning.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) – preferred, but applications are welcomed from individuals who are qualified by experience.
• Extensive experience in UK corporate tax gained in an accountancy practice environment (Top 10, mid‑tier, or strong local independent firm).
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing a corporate tax client portfolio.
• Strong technical expertise in UK corporate tax law, with an understanding of personal tax matters.
• A proven track record in building long‑term client relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and commercial acumen.
• Existing Senior Manager ready to step up to Associate Director.
• Experience with entrepreneurial clients, growing SMEs, or large private groups.
• Strong network within the tax or professional services community.

What We Offer

• Genuine partner‑level influence in a forward‑thinking, client‑centric firm.
• Autonomy to shape and grow the tax department.
• Opportunity for profit share participation.
• A supportive, collaborative leadership team and positive firm culture.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Accounting and Professional Services

Contact: Direct message the job poster from CRA Consulting.