Corporate Tax Director

About Us

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.

With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

The Role

Our Tax Consultancy Service Line is growing rapidly, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Tax Director / Partner to join our team in Kendal.

Our Corporate Tax team covers 19 office locations and includes 3 partners and over 20 professionals. Managing a wide range of clients in sectors such as manufacturing, technology, retail, recruitment, financial services, hospitality, and property. Our clients include smaller owner-managed businesses, large and complex listed groups, as well as charities and not-for-profit organisations

This role will involve working alongside the existing team on a variety of projects who aspire to provide the best service to our clients.

The main elements of this role will include:

• Acting as the Tax Relationship Partner for a portfolio of existing clients
• Delivering and prioritising all relevant client work and ensuring effective workflow for your team
• Overseeing and ensuring establishment of scope and budget for each piece of works in place
• Ensuring full agreement of client work to be undertaken is in place and communicating and agreeing likely fees prior to commencement to maximise fee recovery
• Monitoring work progress and ensuring appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders is carried out throughout each piece of work
• Ensuring closure discussions are held with clients and using the opportunity to seek further referrals
• Ensuring full implementation of all client work in line with agreed budget and adhering to Armstrong Watson's procedures
• Adhering to the Tax Consultancy Service Line Standards and Risk Procedures at all times
• Undertaking individual business development activities as appropriate to ensure delivery of individual and team fee targets

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• CTA qualified or hold an equivalent qualification
• Seen as a thought leader in their area of expertise to the external marketplace
• A Full UK Driving Licence

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees
• Charity of the Month
• Colleague of the Month
• Subsidised social events throughout the year

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award-winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

When you're with us... we're with you.

Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.