Jobs, fresher vacancy - Associate Director of Advisory Tax • Surrey

Company: Hays

Surrey

If you’re an ambitious OMB/Mixed Tax Manager or Senior Manager looking for the next step i Your new companyA modern, people-first accountancy firm with strong growth across Surrey and the South East. Their Guildford office offers a collaborative environment where corporate tax, private client, general practice, legal and financial planning teams work closely together to deliver joined-up solutions for clients. You’ll be joining a genuinely supportive culture that encourages new ideas and career development.Your new roleAs Associate Director in Advisory Tax, you’ll focus on delivering bespoke, commercial tax advice to OMBs, groups and family-owned businesses. Your work will include:Leading advisory projects from initial meeting through to deliveryWorking closely with partners on reorganisations, valuations and HMRC clearance workAdvising on corporation tax, income tax, CGT, IHT and (ideally) VAT/SDLTSupporting incentives work including EMI and growth sharesProviding guidance on EIS/SEIS and preparing advance assurance applicationsOverseeing compliance delivery for the local portfolio (supported by the central tax team)Reviewing and managing higher‑level CT returns, including groups and complex clientsSupporting general practice teams with technical queriesHelping partners with business development and pitching for new workThis role is heavily advisory‑led with just enough compliance to keep your knowledge sharp and ensure full oversight of your clients’ tax position.What you’ll need to succeedYou’ll already operate at a strong Manager or Senior Manager level within OMB/Mixed Tax and bring:CTA (essential) + ACA/ACCA/ATT preferredExtensive post‑qualification experience in corporate/OMB taxStrong technical grounding across a broad range of advisory areasExperience reviewing and developing junior staffConfident communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationshipsA proactive, commercial mindset with the ability to spot opportunitiesExcellent organisational skills and the ability to deliver on budgets/timelinesWhat you’ll get in returnSalary £75,000–£95,000 DOEExcellent benefits packageHybrid workingA clear path to Director levelExposure to high-quality advisory projectsA supportive and genuinely friendly firm cultureThe chance to make a real impact in a growing officeWhat you need to do nowIf you’re an ambitious OMB/Mixed Tax Manager or Senior Manager looking for the next step into Associate Director, I’d love to speak with you.Send me a message or email for a confidential chat. # 4766596