Tax Associate Director (Compliance & Reporting) - Manchester

Real Assets Tax Associate Director - Big 4 Global Practice

Manchester £70,000 £85,000 + bonus + benefits

Benefits

• Competitive Big4 salary + performance bonus
• Access to high-profile clients including Real Assets funds, REITs, SWFs and family offices
• Clear progression pathway and exposure to senior leadership

Your new firm

Our client is a Big4 powerhouse with a market leading reputation in RealAssets tax across the UK, Europe and globally. Following major legislative changes impacting RealAssets taxation, demand for their services is growing rapidly. As part of the Financial Investors Group, the RealAssets Tax Compliance team works closely with transactions and advisory colleagues to deliver end to end solutions combining compliance, technology, and technical expertise. This is a chance to join a prestigious and fast growing practice in Manchester, with direct access to Partners and Directors.

Your new role

As an Associate Director, you will take a senior role in managing client relationships and delivering compliance and reporting solutions for some of the world's leading RealAssets investors. Working with UK and global teams, you will drive quality, efficiency, and innovation in the way RealAssets clients meet their tax obligations. You will also support Partners and Directors in growing the client base, developing proposals, and deepening relationships with existing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a large portfolio of RealAssets clients, delegating across onshore and offshore teams
• Advising on the impact of new legislation on RealAssets investors
• Responding to HMRC enquiries
• Leading the transformation of annual compliance and reporting processes through technology and process improvements
• Managing client accounts and ensuring effective delivery
• Coaching and developing team members while sharing expertise across the practice

Qualifications

• Strong track record in UK corporate tax (industry or professional services)
• Knowledge of regulated and alternative fund structures and their taxation
• Proven ability to manage large client portfolios and complex deliverables
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships
• Motivation to advance your career in RealAssets Tax Compliance
• ACA/CTA (or equivalent) desirable but not essential

Benefits (again)

£70,000 £85,000 + bonus + full Big4 benefits package
Access to a global RealAssets network with international opportunities
Genuine scope for career progression into Director and beyond

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.