Tax Risk and Disputes Resolution Senior Associate

ICAEW; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Volunteering days

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking a Senior Associate for its Tax Risk and Dispute Resolution team. The role focuses on helping clients manage HMRC relationships, build robust tax risk frameworks, and resolve complex disputes.

The team blends expertise from HMRC officers, tax advisers, lawyers, and accountants to deliver commercially grounded advice. Based in the UK, the role offers exposure to a broad client base and opportunities for career development within a supportive, partner-led environment.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on tax risk and disputes within the UK
• Strong understanding of HMRC processes and UK tax compliance landscape
• Ability to communicate clearly and build trusted client relationships

Responsibilities

• Support clients with tax governance, including Tax Strategy and related frameworks
• Manage HMRC enquiries, investigations, disclosures, and correspondence
• Advise on HMRC powers, penalties, and related procedures
• Apply dispute resolution techniques and contribute to business development

Skills

Tax risk management

Dispute resolution

HMRC processes

Client relationship management

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Associate for our Tax Risk and Dispute Resolution team. We help clients manage every aspect of their relationship with HMRC, from building robust tax risk frameworks to resolving complex disputes. Combining former HMRC officers, tax advisers, lawyers, and accountants, we bring a rounded perspective to every challenge. As HMRC increases its focus on compliance, clients need advisers with technical expertise, practical experience, and creative thinking. Our UK-wide, partner-led team supports individuals and privately owned businesses with commercially grounded, technically strong advice. In return, you’ll gain outstanding experience across tax risk and dispute resolution, with excellent career development in an ambitious, supportive team.

What your days will look like

• Supporting clients with tax governance, including Tax Strategy, Senior Accounting Officer, CCO legislation, Business Risk Review requirements, and the design and documentation of effective tax risk and control frameworks.
• Managing HMRC enquiries, investigations, formal disclosures, correspondence, and discussions, while helping clients navigate complex compliance issues clearly, confidently, and commercially.
• Analysing and advising on HMRC powers, including error penalties, assessments, information notices, reviews, appeals, and related procedural matters.
• Applying dispute resolution techniques, including negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and formal appeals, while supporting market-facing business development and contributing to the team's continued growth.

This role is for you If

• Want to join a market-leading Tax Risk and Dispute Resolution practice and make a meaningful impact for clients.
• Bring experience across some or all of the areas above, with a strong understanding of HMRC processes and the UK tax compliance landscape.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, communicating clearly and working collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.
• Show intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and a drive to deliver excellent outcomes while contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the practice.

What you'll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our Benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

• We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.