Tax Investigations Director

Location: Manchester / HybridSalary: £90,000 - £110,000 + benefits

A highly regarded specialist tax investigations practice is looking to appoint an experienced Tax Investigations Director to join its growing Manchester team.

This is a senior opportunity for an established Tax Investigations professional who can combine strong technical expertise with a proven track record in external business development.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex HMRC investigations, developing client relationships and driving the continued growth of the practice.

You will take a senior position within the business, managing a portfolio of complex and high-value tax investigations while also being responsible for developing new business and strengthening the firm's market presence.

Key responsibilities will include:

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  Leading and managing complex HMRC tax investigations and enquiries.

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  Hands-on experience handling COP8 and COP9 cases - essential.

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  Advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners and corporates on contentious tax matters.

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  Developing investigation strategies and managing cases through to resolution.

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  Leading negotiations and correspondence with HMRC.

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  Building and maintaining senior-level client relationships.

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  Generating new business through your own external network and relationships - essential.

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  Identifying and converting new business opportunities.

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  Developing relationships with professional introducers and referral partners.

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  Supporting the continued growth and development of the firm's Tax Investigations offering.

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  Providing leadership, technical guidance and mentoring to the wider team.

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  Working closely with senior stakeholders to shape the strategic direction of the practice.

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We're looking for a commercially driven Tax Investigations professional with a strong technical background and demonstrable business development credentials.

You will have:

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  Significant experience in Tax Investigations / Tax Disputes.

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  Proven hands-on experience handling both COP8 and COP9 cases - essential.

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  A demonstrable track record of winning external business - essential.

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  An established network of professional contacts, introducers and/or clients.

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  Strong experience managing complex HMRC enquiries and investigations.

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  Excellent client relationship and communication skills.

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  The credibility and commercial confidence to represent the firm externally.

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  Previous experience operating at Director level, or the capability and track record to step into a Director position.

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Ex-HMRC experience is highly desirable, particularly where combined with strong professional-services experience.

This is a genuine opportunity to join a specialist and growing Tax Investigations practice where your technical expertise and commercial network can have a direct impact on the firm's continued success.

You'll have the opportunity to:

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  Take a leading role within a specialist Tax Investigations business.

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  Work on complex and high-value COP8 and COP9 investigations.

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  Leverage your existing network and develop new client relationships.

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  Have significant influence over the continued growth of the practice.

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  Work closely with experienced tax professionals.

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  Enjoy hybrid working and a flexible working environment.

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  Benefit from clear scope for further progression as the business continues to expand.

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£90,000 - £110,000 + benefits | Manchester | Hybrid

If you're an experienced Tax Investigations professional with COP8/COP9 expertise and a proven external BD track record, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level within a specialist environment.