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Posted 14 August, 2026

Associate Director - Tax Disputes & Investigations

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

Job Description

Associate Director - Tax Disputes & Investigations\n

UK-Wide Accountancy Firm | Yorkshire | £65,000 - £85,000 + Bonus

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A well-established, growing accountancy firm with a strong UK-wide presence is looking to appoint an Associate Director - Tax Disputes & Investigations into its Yorkshire team.

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The firm has an established client base across the UK and is continuing to grow its specialist tax offering. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Tax Investigations professional to take a senior role, lead complex work and play a key part in developing the Yorkshire offering.

The Role\n
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  • Lead complex HMRC investigations and enquiries
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  • Manage COP8 & COP9 cases
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  • Advise clients on contentious tax matters and HMRC enquiries
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  • Lead settlement negotiations and voluntary disclosures
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  • Manage HMRC correspondence, meetings and negotiations
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  • Build trusted relationships with senior clients
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  • Identify business development and new work opportunities
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  • Mentor and develop junior team members
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  • Work closely with Partners on high-value engagements
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  • Support the continued growth of the Tax Disputes & Investigations team
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About You\n

We're looking for an experienced professional from Tax Investigations, Tax Disputes, Tax Controversy or HMRC, with:

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  • Strong experience managing complex HMRC enquiries
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  • COP8/COP9 experience
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  • Strong UK tax and HMRC technical knowledge
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  • Experience with settlements, disclosures and dispute resolution
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  • Excellent client-facing and communication skills
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  • Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
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  • Experience mentoring or managing others
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  • Ex-HMRC experience highly desirable
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What's on Offer?\n

- £65,000 - £85,000 + bonus- Yorkshire-based role- UK-wide client exposure- Complex and high-value investigations- Strong Partner and client exposure- Opportunity to help grow the Yorkshire Tax Disputes offering- Clear progression towards Director level

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If you're currently working in HMRC, Tax Investigations, Tax Disputes or Tax Controversy and are considering your next move in Yorkshire, get in touch for a confidential discussion.