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Associate Director Business Tax

Posted: 13/01/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3058828332
Type:Permanent
Salary:Competitive Salary aligned with top-tier professional services firm
Location:Cambridgeshire
Description: Business Tax Associate Director job in Cambridge with Big 4 firm

About the Role
Join a top-tier professional services practice in a newly created Associate Director role, well positioned for a robust leadership trajectory within the firm with clear milestones for transition to Director and subsequently to Partner.You'll collaborate closely with a market-leading team advising UK-headquartered and inbound professional practice entities-law firms, consultancies, architects, and other service-focused businesses. You'll provide technically nuanced tax advice and lead complex projects across international and domestic tax landscapes.
Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on international expansion, restructuring, M&A, tax governance/control, finance & tax tech transformations, and sector-specific tax issues (e.g., mixed-member rules, remote working, permanent establishment)
  • Oversee year-end tax processes for leading UK and US inbound law firms
  • Collaborate with specialist teams (GST, Transfer Pricing, Global Employer Services, VAT)
  • Develop and coach diverse teams while managing client relationships

  • What You'll Bring
  • ACA, ATT, CTA (or equivalent) with strong corporate/personal tax credentials
  • Proven advisory experience within professional practice partnerships or privately owned businesses
  • Broad technical knowledge of corporate and individual tax
  • Strong client management and commercial acumen
  • Leadership skills with a demonstrable track record of coaching and team development

  • Benefits & Perks
    Financial & Recognition
  • Competitive base salary with annual performance-related bonus
  • Flexible benefits allowance to tailor your package-options include childcare vouchers, charitable donation schemes, travel and tech discounts
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Optional pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Life assurance (4 base salary)
  • Private medical, dental, and vision cover plus health/dental/vision spending accounts
  • Work-Life Balance
  • 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Exceptional family-friendly policies, including parental leave and support for returners
  • Flexible Working & Culture
  • Hybrid working model; bespoke arrangements including 4-day weeks or varied patterns to suit your life
  • Access to diversity networks and volunteer/community opportunities
  • Development & Community
  • Tailored learning and development support, including technical training and leadership coaching
  • Engaging team culture with regular social events and volunteer initiatives

  • Why join this firm?
  • Be part of a market-leading professional practice team, working alongside senior leaders and delivering high-impact tax advice
  • Join a supportive and inclusive culture that values integrity, collaboration, and growth.
  • Enjoy flexibility in your working arrangements and strong wellbeing support

  • This opportunity not only offers immediate impact but also sets you on a clear path to long-term leadership, culminating in potential Partner status-all while enhancing your tax expertise and client influence.Please contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss further or apply directly.
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