Corporate Tax Director

Corporate Tax Director

Location: Bristol | Full Time | Hybrid Working Available

About Us

We’re working with a highly respected regional accountancy firm that is continuing to expand its tax services across the South West. With a long-standing presence in the market and a strong pipeline of high-quality clients, the firm offers a dynamic and inclusive working culture that supports both technical excellence and career progression.

As a Corporate Tax Director in the Bristol office, you'll join a multi-disciplinary tax team of over 130 professionals, supported by 13 experienced Tax Partners. You’ll play a vital leadership role in managing a well-established portfolio of OMBs, SMEs, and large corporate clients, while also mentoring and developing the next generation of tax professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded and technically strong tax leader looking to step into a role that combines strategic influence, people leadership, and exciting client work.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop relationships with a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, delivering both compliance and advisory services
  • Oversee a team of corporate tax professionals, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and career development support
  • Act as a senior point of contact for HMRC, including interactions with Client Compliance Managers and managing investigations
  • Collaborate with Audit and Accounts teams to ensure seamless service delivery across departments
  • Manage complex corporate tax compliance assignments and review technical submissions
  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with current legislation and the firm’s internal policies
  • Take ownership of billing, WIP management, and debtor collection for your portfolio
  • Deliver and contribute to internal and external tax training sessions and presentations
  • Keep up to date with tax legislation and interpret changes effectively for clients and team members
  • Play an active role in business development and firm-wide leadership initiatives
Requirements
  • CTA qualified (ACA/ACCA an advantage)
  • Extensive post-qualified experience in corporate tax compliance and advisory
  • Proven leadership capabilities, including managing and developing tax teams
  • Strong technical knowledge across a range of corporate tax matters, including large corporates and OMBs
  • Effective communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Commercially astute and proactive in identifying opportunities for growth
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • A collaborative and approachable leadership style
Benefits
  • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Group life assurance (up to 4x salary)
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical insurance
  • Health cash plan for routine medical expenses
  • Virtual GP access for you and your family
  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
  • Cycle to work scheme and electric vehicle lease scheme
  • Discounts on shopping and wellness through Medicash Extras
  • Recognition gifts for career and personal milestones
  • One paid volunteering day per year
  • Emergency financial support via internal charitable foundation
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Structured development pathway with potential progression to Partner level


JWH recruitment £85,000 - £100,000 per annum Bristol