Corporate Tax Director

Department: Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Carlisle

Description

About Us

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.

With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold accreditation and to be recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work. This reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where both emerging and experienced talent can continuously learn, develop, and grow.

The Role

Armstrong Watson’s Tax Service Line is growing at pace, and we’re looking for a high‑impact Corporate Tax Director to help us accelerate that growth and strengthen our market presence across Cumbria.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a collaborative, ambitious, and fast‑developing team. Based in Carlisle, you will influence the strategic direction of our Corporate Tax offering, work closely with our Partners, and play a key role in driving business development and team capability across the region.

This is your opportunity to:

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

The main elements of this role will include:

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

Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

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

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

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

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

When you're with us... we're with you.

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