Associate Director - Corporate Tax (Private Capital)

Are you a Corporate Tax Specialist looking for that next step into a Associate Director role?

We're recruiting for an Associate Director to join our well-known client's market-leading Private Capital Corporate Tax Team. If you're looking for a high-impact role where your expertise will support dynamic, privately owned and PE-backed clients on complex tax matters-this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The role:

As Associate Director, you'll take the lead on both compliance and advisory work for a diverse portfolio of ambitious, entrepreneurial businesses. From growth and restructuring to succession planning, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering creative, intelligent tax solutions that support clients' commercial and personal goals.

You'll work alongside respected tax professionals in a collaborative environment, drawing on deep sector and specialist expertise across the wider tax network. This is more than just a technical role-you'll be a trusted adviser, relationship-builder, and a key contributor to the firm's ongoing growth.

• Advise private capital clients on a broad range of tax matters (compliance & advisory)
• Take the lead in client meetings, providing clear and commercially aware advice
• Deliver high-quality work, on time and aligned with client expectations
• Mentor and develop junior team members to help them achieve their career goals
• Lead and contribute to business development, pitches, and proposals
• Actively cross-sell services and work collaboratively across the wider tax network

• CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of entrepreneurial business clients
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax (and ideally, exposure to international tax concepts)
• Experience reviewing work and leading teams in a professional services environment
• Excellent client communication and business development skills
• A proactive mindset and genuine interest in helping clients and colleagues succeed

This is a firm that values individuality, inclusivity, and impact. You'll be supported with flexibility, purpose, and the chance to make a difference both professionally and socially. From international secondments to community initiatives, your career will go far beyond tax.

You'll enjoy:

• A collaborative, open culture where your voice is heard
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Industry-leading development and career progression
• Comprehensive benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• A culture that celebrates uniqueness and empowers people to thrive

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Ready to step into a leadership role with a leading advisory firm making waves in the private capital space? Don't miss out-apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion.

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