Corporate Tax Associate Director, Sports and International tax

Corporate Tax Associate Director - Sports and International Clients, Big 4 Practice

Manchester £68,000-£86,500 + Bonus + Benefits

Your new firm

Our client is a Big 4 powerhouse with a market leading reputation in Corporate Tax, advising some of the most recognisable brands in the UK and beyond. Their Manchester office has recently expanded its Sports & Media portfolio, now acting for Premier League football clubs alongside a wide range of global clients. This is your chance to join a high profile, fast paced team where your work will directly impact household names.

Your new role

As a Corporate Tax Associate Director, you'll take ownership of a client portfolio that includes international sporting organisations, delivering high value advisory projects. You will act as the primary point of contact for senior finance leaders, building trusted relationships and leading on specialist projects such as structuring, international tax planning, and transaction support.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for a portfolio of clients, delivering advisory and compliance solutions.
• Lead tax advisory projects including international structuring, refinancing, and transactions.
• Manage tax compliance processes, reporting, and risk management for high profile clients.
• Coordinate with overseas teams to deliver cross border solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior members of the team.
• Build expertise across industries, with a specialist focus on sports and media.

Qualifications

• ACA/CTA (or equivalent) qualification.
• Strong experience in Corporate Tax.
• Proven record of managing a portfolio of clients and delivering advisory projects.
• Transaction experience (structuring, due diligence, international tax) desirable.
• Excellent project management and relationship building skills.
• Ambition to progress into senior leadership within a Big 4 environment.

Benefits

• Salary up to £86.5k + bonus + benefits.
• Work directly with Premier League football clubs and international sporting clients.
• Clear progression routes.
• Hybrid working and world class training resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.