Corporate Tax Director

• Standards and professionalism
• Doing work they are proud to put their name to
• Building long‑term client relationships
• Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent

• A firm with clear direction and momentum
• Clients who value advice and relationships
• Colleagues who care about doing things properly
• A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty
• Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows

The Role

• Influence the growth trajectory of a respected regional firm with national reach
• Own and grow a high‑quality portfolio with plenty of scope for expansion
• Work with an inspiring senior team that values collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence
• Shape and develop a growing Corporate Tax team, making your mark as a leader
• Enjoy the autonomy of a director role while being fully supported in your career progression

• Acting as the lead Tax Relationship Director for a portfolio of valued clients, building long‑term, trusted advisor relationships
• Delivering and prioritising all relevant client work and ensuring effective workflow for your team
• Overseeing delivery of complex advisory work, ensuring exceptional quality, commercial value, and efficient workflow across your team
• Agreeing scope and fees with confidence, ensuring transparency and strong fee recovery from the outset of each project
• Championing communication, keeping clients and internal stakeholders closely updated throughout each engagement
• Lead meetings and future‑planning conversations, identifying additional opportunities to support clients
• Ensuring all work is delivered to scope, budget, and Armstrong Watson’s high professional standards
• Driving business development, supporting firm‑wide growth targets and helping us expand our market share in Cumbria and beyond
• Coaching, mentoring and developing talented tax professionals, shaping the next generation of Corporate Tax expertise within the firm

The Candidate

• CTA qualified or hold an equivalent qualification 
• Seen as a thought leader in their area of expertise to the external marketplace 
• A Full UK Driving Licence

The Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees