Tax Risk and Assurance Associate Director

Your new company : A leading global professional services firm is seeking an Associate Director to join its Tax Assurance & Risk Management (TARM) team. The team works with a diverse client base, ranging from fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses to major listed organisations.
Recognised for its expertise in SAO compliance, CCO compliance, tax risk management, tax governance and strategy, and the development of tax control frameworks, the team operates both nationally and internationally.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a team in a period of significant growth and transformation. You'll work alongside industry specialists, contribute to high-impact projects, and have a clear pathway to progress to Director level in the coming years.
Your new role :

• Support a wide portfolio of clients with tax assurance and risk management needs
• Lead and deliver work on SAO compliance, CCO compliance, and broader tax risk projects
• Develop, assess, and enhance tax governance frameworks and tax control environments
• Produce high-quality written reports, reviews, and recommendations for clients
• Host and deliver workshops, training sessions, and webinars, including at Board level
• Collaborate with senior managers, directors, and partners on client engagements
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and highlight potential new services
• Build strong client relationships and maintain regular communication
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Tax Assurance & Risk Management team
• Engage with technology and AI initiatives to support innovation in tax processes

• CTA and or ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Significant experience in tax risk work, particularly SAO
• Experience leading workshops to senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and identify business development opportunities
• Confident presentation skills, with experience delivering workshops, training sessions and webinars, often at Board level

• A clear pathway to Director level, supported by structured development, mentoring and exposure to high-profile projects
• A dynamic, growing team environment, offering autonomy, influence and the chance to shape the future direction of the practice
• Flexible, people-centred working arrangements, with a culture that values individuality, collaboration and long-term career progression