Tax Director

Reference: 4799456Job ID: 5399583Posted: 2026-06-16Closing date: 2026-09-14Location: CheadleSalary: Up to 120k plus bonus (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Corporate TaxCompany: HaysConsultant: Justin HopkinsHays office: Manchester — 4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 07495292714Email: [email protected] new companyThis opportunity sits within a progressive and ambitious independent advisory firm in South Manchester with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused, partner-led services. The business has built a loyal and growing client base of entrepreneurial SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals, and is now entering a new phase of strategic growth.With a clear vision for expansion and continued investment in its tax offering, the firm is seeking a Tax Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the practice.Your new roleAs Tax Director, you will operate as a key member of the senior leadership team, driving both the strategic development and commercial success of the tax function. This is a highly visible role where you will influence the firm’s growth agenda, enhance its market positioning, and broaden its advisory capabilities.Setting and executing the strategic direction of the tax offering in line with the firm’s growth objectivesLeading the evolution of the tax function from a compliance-led service to a more advisory-driven offeringActing as a trusted strategic advisor to key clients, delivering high-value tax planning and structuring adviceIdentifying and unlocking new revenue streams, including cross-selling and entering new markets or service linesPlaying a central role in business development, including networking, client acquisition, and brand positioningBuilding, mentoring, and retaining a high-performing tax team aligned to future growthCollaborating with Partners to shape the overall firm strategy and long-term visionEnsuring robust governance, risk management, and technical excellence across all tax servicesWhat you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will be a commercially astute and strategically minded tax professional with the ability to operate at a senior leadership level.CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualificationSignificant experience operating at Director level (or equivalent), with exposure to strategic decision-makingStrong technical expertise across corporate and/or private client tax, with a proven advisory focusA track record of driving growth, winning work, and developing long-term client relationshipsDemonstrable experience of shaping or transforming a tax function or service lineStrong leadership capability, with experience building and developing high-performing teamsA highly commercial mindset with the ability to identify and act on strategic opportunitiesConfidence in influencing stakeholders, both internally and externallyWhat you'll get in returnYou will be joining an ambitious and evolving firm where you can play a genuine role in shaping its future direction.Competitive salary and executive-level benefits packageA clear and credible pathway to partnerA strategic leadership role with significant autonomy and influenceThe opportunity to build and shape a market-leading tax offeringFlexible and hybrid working optionsA collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that values innovation and growthOngoing professional and leadership developmentWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this Tax Director role in South Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4799456 - Justin Hopkins