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Posted 22 July, 2026

Tax Investigations Director

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Tax Investigations Director | Manchester | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits\n

I am working with a range of leading professional services and accountancy firms across Manchester, including Big Four, Top 20, Top 50 and specialist boutique practices, who are looking to appoint experienced Tax Investigations Directors to lead and grow their Tax Disputes and Investigations teams. These opportunities are ideal for senior tax professionals looking to combine technical expertise, leadership and client advisory skills within the professional services industry, working on complex investigations and disputes for a diverse client base.

The Opportunity\n

Based in Manchester, these roles offer the opportunity to lead high-value tax investigation and dispute engagements while playing an important role in developing client relationships and growing a successful tax practice. You will advise clients through complex HMRC matters, lead teams of specialists and work alongside Partners and senior stakeholders on challenging and commercially important cases.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Leading complex HMRC investigations, enquiries and tax dispute engagements.
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  • Providing strategic advice to clients on investigation approach and resolution.
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  • Managing senior client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser.
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  • Developing and mentoring tax investigations professionals.
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  • Supporting Partners with complex advisory and controversy matters.
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  • Driving business development and contributing to practice growth.
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  • Supporting the continued development of the tax investigations offering.
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About You\n

I am keen to speak with professionals who have:

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  • Extensive experience in tax investigations, tax disputes, tax controversy or HMRC enquiries.
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  • ACA, CTA qualification or equivalent experience.
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  • Strong technical and commercial tax knowledge.
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  • Experience leading teams and managing complex engagements.
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  • Proven client relationship and business development skills.
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  • The ability to operate at Director level within a professional services environment.
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Why Consider These Opportunities?\n
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  • Director-level opportunities with leading firms across Manchester.
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  • Exposure to complex and rewarding tax investigations work.
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  • Opportunity to develop teams and influence practice growth.
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  • Clear progression opportunities towards Partner level.
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  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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  • Competitive salary packages and excellent benefits.
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If you are an experienced Tax Investigations Director, Tax Disputes Director or Tax Controversy professional exploring your next opportunity in Manchester, I would welcome a confidential conversation. Please get in touch for further details.