The posting
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours)
Salary: Dependent on experience
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Corporate Tax Advisory Director to join our Birmingham office at a pivotal stage in our growth journey.
This is more than a traditional Corporate Tax Director opportunity. It is a chance to become a key part of a growing, advisory-led team within one of the Midlands' most ambitious privately owned accountancy and business advisory firms, where decisions are made locally, relationships come first, and long-term growth is the priority.
Working alongside an experienced Partner and Director group, you'll advise a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses, large corporates, private equity-backed organisations and owner-managed businesses on some of their most important strategic decisions. You'll work closely with colleagues across our tax, corporate finance, audit and business advisory teams to deliver well-rounded, commercially focused advice that helps clients achieve their ambitions.
Whether supporting a business through a significant transaction, designing a complex restructuring project or providing commercially focused tax advice that unlocks growth, your work will have a direct impact on the success of your clients.
You'll have the freedom to focus on high-value advisory work, build meaningful relationships with decision-makers and play a visible role in developing the firm's presence across Birmingham and the wider Midlands. We are looking for someone who enjoys being at the centre of conversations, spotting opportunities, solving problems and becoming a trusted adviser to ambitious businesses.
This role offers the platform to make your mark. Alongside leading complex advisory projects, you'll contribute to business development activity, support the growth of the Corporate Tax team and work closely with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver joined-up solutions for clients.
For the right individual, there is a genuine and transparent route towards Partnership. We are investing in the future of our Tax advisory team and are looking for someone who shares our ambition, can build lasting client relationships and wants to play a significant role in shaping the next chapter of our success story.
Whether you're already operating at Director level or are a highly experienced Senior Manager looking for the opportunity to step into a broader leadership role, this is a chance to join a firm where talent is recognised, ambition is encouraged, and progression is based on contribution rather than time served.
The Important Work You Will Be Doing:
- Providing strategic corporate tax advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients
- Advising on restructuring projects, transactions and share schemes
- Supporting businesses through key stages of their lifecycle, from growth and expansion to succession and exit planning
- Advising clients on shareholder planning with our Private Client team, corporate structuring and tax-efficient business strategies
- Working closely with Partners and colleagues across service lines to provide joined-up client advice
- Leading complex advisory projects from initial scoping through to implementation
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, professional advisers and key stakeholders
- Supporting business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for growth across existing and prospective clients
- Coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues across the Tax team
- Monitoring legislative developments and ensuring clients receive proactive and commercially focused advice
- Acting as a visible ambassador for the firm's brand, values and culture
The Skills and Experience You Will Bring:
- Significant experience within Corporate Tax advisory projects gained in practice
- Strong technical expertise across corporate tax advisory work
- Experience advising on transactions, group reorganisations, employee incentive schemes and other complex tax advisory projects
- The ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with business owners, senior executives and key stakeholders
- Commercial awareness and the ability to translate technical tax matters into practical client solutions and to recognise where our other specialist tax teams can add value
- Experience identifying opportunities for additional work and contributing to business development activity
- Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing team members
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- CTA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification
- A growth mindset and ambition to play a significant role in the future success of the firm
Why PKF Smith Cooper?
PKF Smith Cooper is the 13th largest accounting firm by UK fee income (Accountancy Age Top 50+50) and a member of PKF Global, a network of legally independent firms operating in 150 countries. This global reach enables us to share expertise, specialist knowledge, and resources while delivering a personal service to our clients.
Our team of award-winning accountants and business advisors plans to double the size of our company within the next five years. As a fast-growing firm and ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are passionate about developing homegrown talent. Through comprehensive training, development, and progression opportunities, we can help you achieve your full potential and build a successful career in professional services.
Why Birmingham?
In the heart of the vibrant city, our new, state-of-the-art office boasts a contemporary open plan working area, on-site gym with lockers and shower facilities, and a large roof terrace perfect for taking in the views of the city. Our Birmingham office is easily accessible via train, being adjacent to Snowhill Train Station and only a 10-minute walk from New Street Station.
What's in it for you?
Our benefits package has been designed around our people and shaped by our values. As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, here are some of the things you can expect:
- A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme - Hybrid working during your probation period is subject to the manager's discretion
- Time to do what matters to you – 30 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us. Long-serving employees can also request a sabbatical, giving you the chance to make truly unforgettable memories
- Rewards for those who actively embrace and embody our values and culture through our Kudos Reward Scheme
- Regular social events and annual, company-wide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm
- Bonus referral schemes for introducing new talent or clients so that when we benefit, you do too
- Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We also offer life assurance, discounts on a huge variety of retailers through the PKF Smith Cooper Rewards Scheme, and cashback on healthcare (including dental visits, physiotherapy etc) through Simplyhealth.
Ready to start your career with PKF Smith Cooper? We'd love to hear from you.
How to apply?
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to a member of the People team at [email protected] or by calling 01332 332021.
Please note that we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds; however, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who require a visa to work in the UK.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Also, we ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us unless we have directly reached out to you.
