Senior Manager or Director (Tax)

Reference: 4619160Job ID: 5268721Posted: 2026-08-18Closing date: 2026-11-15Location: Hertford (Hybrid)Salary: Highly competitive salary (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice AccountingCompany: HaysConsultant: Cara WhyteHays office: Norwich — Ground Floor, 1 Prince of Wales Road,Phone: 01603 760141Email: cara.whyte@hays.comA market-leading Top 10 UK accountancy firm is seeking to appoint a Corporate Tax Senior Manager or Tax Director to lead and grow its corporate tax offering, with a defined succession plan and partnership prospects.The RoleYou will play a key role in leading client relationships and delivering high-quality tax services – duties includeManage your own portfolio of clients, taking full ownership and responsibilityOversee and support your team, contributing to workflow planning and deliveryDrive revenue and profitability targets within your portfolioBuild and maintain strong, long-term client relationshipsSupport and develop junior team members, contributing to a high-performing team cultureKey ResponsibilitiesDeliver a full range of corporate and personal tax compliance servicesProvide tailored tax advice to clients ranging from fast-growing SMEs to larger corporatesManage the end-to-end compliance process, ensuring deadlines and HMRC requirements are metLiaise closely with clients to resolve queries and provide proactive supportCollaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient service deliverySupport Partners on a range of advisory projects, with the opportunity to lead on key assignments.Gain exposure to complex tax advisory work, developing your technical and commercial expertiseAbout YouCTA / ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent) qualifiedStrong experience in Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax within a practice environmentProven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality serviceStrong technical knowledge, with the ability to research complex tax issuesExperience across a variety of sectors would be advantageous.What’s on OfferClear and structured progression pathway to PartnerHybrid and flexible workingCompetitive benefits package, including birthday leave and professional subscriptionsThe opportunity to work within a highly collaborative and ambitious teamWhat to Do NextIf you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re open to exploring new opportunities, please reach out for a confidential conversation about your career. #4619160 - Cara Whyte