Associate Director - Tax

Xeinadin Group Limited; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory group in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Tax Associate Director to drive growth in their tax practice. In this senior leadership role, you will manage a portfolio of tax clients, provide expert advice, and develop a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications and a track record in tax advisory services. This role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing tax-focused client portfolios.
• Experience managing large, complex client portfolios.
• Ability to inspire, develop, and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of tax clients.
• Provide expert technical tax advice.
• Generate new business opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic business planning.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Technical expertise in UK tax advisory

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Business development skills

Education

ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified

JIEB qualification or experience with complex restructuring

Job description

Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tax Associate Director to join our Liverpool office. This senior leadership role will focus on driving growth within our tax practice, leading client engagements, and developing a high-performing team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our tax advisory services while helping clients navigate complex challenges with confidence and clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow a portfolio of tax clients, delivering exceptional service and strategic insight.
• Provide expert technical tax advice and commercially focused solutions across a variety of sectors.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and promotion of Xeinadin’s services.
• Contribute to strategic business planning, with a focus on revenue and profit growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, aligning them with Xeinadin’s values and standards.
• Oversee workflow planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, ethical, and professional standards.
• Continuously review and improve internal processes and practices to raise efficiency and quality.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, networking events, and industry forums.

Key Requirements

• ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong technical expertise in UK tax advisory and compliance.
• JIEB qualification or experience with complex restructuring (desirable).
• Experience managing large, complex client portfolios with significant revenue potential (desirable).
• Proven track record in managing and growing a tax-focused client portfolio.
• Experienced leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage a team.

Additional Requirements

• Strong commercial acumen and business development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused mindset.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Model

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs