Director - Corporate Tax (Financial Services)

@ SW Group

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms since 1881, we support businesses and individuals in meeting challenges and seizing opportunities across generations.

About the Role

The Director - Corporate Tax role involves developing and nurturing new business opportunities and client relationships to expand tax and related services. Reporting to the Head of Department, you will hold overall responsibility for a client portfolio, demonstrate strong technical expertise, and lead the development of Associate Directors and team members while ensuring outstanding client service and managing risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Advice: Provide strategic and technical tax advice, tailor solutions, and author key documents.
• Client Liaison: Lead client meetings, ensure clear, timely communication, and deliver accurate documentation.
• Growing the Business: Build the group’s reputation, generate new business, and promote cross-selling.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure internal and external compliance, maintain technical competence, and manage risk.
• Financial Management: Monitor chargeable hours, WIP, billing, and manage financial performance reviews.
• Staff Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and evaluate direct reports in line with development plans.

Key Performance Indicators

Responsibilities include managing a client portfolio with a minimum revenue of £250,000 per annum, recording 900-1,000 chargeable hours, maintaining under recoveries below 10%, and ensuring efficient debtor and financial management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree educated; Chartered Accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser.
• Extensive knowledge of business tax services and experience in client handling.
• Proven track record in business development and technical leadership.
• Strong staff management, communication, and commercial awareness.

Additional Information

Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contribution, a hybrid working model (role dependent), a generous holiday package, professional training, and various other employee support schemes. S&W is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcomes requests for reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Key skills/competency

• Corporate Tax
• Technical Expertise
• Client Management
• Business Development
• Compliance
• Financial Management
• Staff Leadership
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Accountancy