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Corporate Tax Associate Director

BDOManchesterPosted Yesterday
Accounting PracticeAccounting PracticeTrainee / GraduateCorporate Tax

BDO

Corporate Tax Associate Director

Status

Live

Employment Type

Permanent

Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

About the Role

BDO UK Tax Careers

Build Your Future with Ideas, People, and Trust

At BDO, we are an accountancy and business advisory firm helping organisations respond to an ever-changing business landscape. We work with ambitious, entrepreneurial, and high-growth businesses across the UK and beyond, supporting the leaders and management teams who drive economic progress.

Joining BDO means becoming part of a firm that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation. In our Tax team, you will work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering outstanding service and practical solutions to clients across a broad range of sectors.


Why Join the Tax Team?

Tax is one of the most dynamic and evolving areas of business. Legislative changes, market developments, and shifting client priorities mean no two days are the same. At BDO, you will be part of a team that embraces complexity, solves meaningful challenges, and creates real value for clients.

Our Tax professionals support a wide variety of organisations, including:

  • Start-ups and scale-ups

  • Privately owned businesses

  • Large multinational groups

  • FTSE-listed companies

This diversity gives you the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge, sharpen your advisory skills, and develop a career with genuine variety and momentum.


What You Can Expect

At BDO, we believe in giving our people the support and freedom to grow. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships, and contribute to complex and high-value assignments.

In this role, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a broad and varied client portfolio

  • Work across specialist tax areas, responding to evolving client needs and regulatory developments

  • Collaborate with colleagues across BDO to provide joined-up business solutions

  • Contribute to innovative approaches, including the use of intelligent technology and efficient delivery tools

  • Develop lasting client relationships built on trust, insight, and consistent service excellence


Key Responsibilities

You will play an important role in delivering exceptional client service while supporting the continued success of the wider team.

  • Act as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders

  • Provide tax compliance and advisory support across a broad portfolio of businesses

  • Manage a substantial client portfolio, including:

  • client onboarding and take-on

  • engagement management

  • billing oversight

  • recovery improvement opportunities

  • cash collection

  • Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and introduce additional value-added services

  • Monitor and escalate risk appropriately in line with the firm’s quality control procedures

  • Lead large and/or complex projects with confidence and professionalism

  • Work proactively and independently while maintaining strong collaboration with senior colleagues, Directors, and Partners


Leadership and Team Development

We are looking for someone who will not only deliver excellent client outcomes but also help strengthen and develop the team around them.

You will be expected to:

  • Coach and develop junior team members

  • Support a culture of continuous learning and team development

  • Counsel, appraise, and motivate staff

  • Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to colleagues where appropriate

  • Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across the wider business


The Kind of Environment You’ll Join

BDO is built on a people-centred culture where mutual respect, collaboration, and support are central to the way we work. We know that great work happens when people feel trusted, included, and empowered to succeed.

When you join us, you can expect:

  • A supportive and inclusive culture

  • Agile working options that balance individual, team, and business needs

  • Structured career development frameworks

  • Access to mentoring, coaching, and learning resources

  • Modern collaboration spaces designed to help teams connect and innovate

  • Opportunities to build strong internal networks and learn from multidisciplinary experts


Career Growth at BDO

We are committed to helping our people achieve their personal goals and professional ambitions. Whether you are looking to deepen your technical expertise, expand your leadership capability, or take on more complex client work, BDO provides the tools and support to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Here, your contribution is recognised, your individuality is valued, and your development is taken seriously.


Our Culture: In It Together

At BDO, we believe the best results come from working together. Our teams are connected by shared values, open communication, and a strong sense of mutual support. From informal check-ins to formal mentoring relationships, you will be supported at every stage of your career.

We have also invested in collaborative workspaces and resources that make it easier to connect, share ideas, and learn from others. With access to experienced professionals across disciplines, you will be part of a firm where learning never stands still.


Looking Ahead with Confidence

BDO is helping entrepreneurial businesses grow and succeed, contributing to the strength of the UK economy. Our continued success is powered by our people, which is why we are constantly investing in their future.

With **6,500 people across 17 UK locations**, we bring together a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences. As we continue to evolve, we remain focused on combining **global reach, deep expertise, integrity, and innovation** to shape the future together.


Why BDO?

  • Work with ambitious, high-growth clients

  • Be part of a dynamic and evolving tax environment

  • Take ownership of meaningful, varied work

  • Develop your career with structured support and flexibility

  • Join a collaborative and people-first culture

  • Contribute to a firm with a clear sense of purpose and direction

If you are looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a forward-thinking team, BDO could be the ideal next step.

About the Employer

BDO

BDO

Accounting Practice · Accounting Practice

BDO LLP is one of the UK's largest mid-tier accounting firms with a strong national tax practice.

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London

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Tax team

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