Associate Director, Private Markets, Corporate Tax

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We are looking for experienced tax professionals to join our Corporate Tax team in Newcastle, at Associate Director level.

Deloitte's Corporate Tax practice in the UK and globally is structured to meet the needs of our clients. As multinational and UK based companies navigate an increasingly challenging and complex tax landscape you will have the opportunity to provide tax advisory and compliance services to a range of clients, from scale up businesses to our largest and most complex UK headquartered and overseas inbound clients. Depending on your experience, typical work can include day to day tax advisory for the business and its shareholders, supporting on transactions, demergers, post-merger integration, cross-border restructuring, financing and business model change as well as compliance and reporting. Work with us and our network to be provide gold standard engagement management services and be the main point of contact for connecting our clients to the wider services Deloitte can offer.

We have a dedicated team of tax professionals in Newcastle and our clients range from emerging growth businesses that have received their first rounds of venture capital investment, to private equity backed companies, large and long-established family businesses through to international inbound businesses headquartered around the globe. We work with exciting businesses disrupting the sectors in which they operate to significant multinational household names. Depending on your experience and areas of interest, you will have the opportunity to advise across all industry sectors supporting locally based clients as well as national and international widely known groups.

As the most successful tax team in the North East we are always expanding and are looking for new people to join us.

You might have experience in a compliance, advisory or transactions team. Either way, you will be excited by the idea of developing your skills and providing value to our clients throughout their lifecycle, whether that be assisting with compliance and reporting, organic growth, international expansion, M&A, refinancings, carve-outs or disposals.

Successful candidates will join a national and international network of professionals. You will become part of a dynamic and successful team, and help the practice continue to grow the firm's presence.

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We are looking for an experienced tax professional to join our corporate tax teams in Newcastle. Expand your skill set and take the opportunity to establish deep client relationships and build your client portfolio with some of the most influential companies of today and the future in the largest corporate tax team in Newcastle.

Joining our team will allow you to expand your client relationship skills and build on your tax compliance and advisory skills. We have a breadth and variety of work to offer across our dynamic client base, ranging from fast-growing businesses to companies with a substantial global footprint.

Our Associate Directors take the lead on managing our client services. You will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients.

We take individual development very seriously and as well as the opportunity to work on a range of diverse and challenging clients with direct interaction with the partners and in the team, you will also receive continuous on the job training. Our performance management process is structured, transparent and interactive, ensuring you receive ongoing supportive feedback to help you achieve your goals.

You will be a confident team member and responsibilities will include:

• Ownership and development of existing client relationships and cultivation of new relationships
• Support senior team members and subject matter specialists in communication, marketing and delivery of a range of advisory services to clients
• Development of the technical and operational skill set of junior team members
• Managing and overseeing compliance, reporting and advisory projects, with regards to managing client and statutory deadlines, billing requirements and delegating effectively to your team
• Working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution

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• Current or past experience in a practice firm
• ICAEW or CTA qualifications, or equivalent
• Desire to develop and become a key part in further growing an already successful team and business
• Strong communication skills - both written and oral
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Strong client engagement experience
• Able to take ownership and use initiative to resolve problems
• Ability to exercise appropriate level of judgement
• Drive and spirit to succeed and exceed our clients’ expectations and a positive approach to personal development
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment rapidly and to respond to clients appropriately in this context
• Prioritise the importance teaming with colleagues and have the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Experience of delegation and interest and skills to develop more junior members of the team

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Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Deloitte. We’re constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what’s possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.

Tax

Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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“We advise some of the most prestigious clients in the world, so the work is really challenging and exciting. We also have a fantastic team of smart, driven people, and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture where everyone’s encouraged to be bold, creative, and ambitious” -Oliver, Tax

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in Newcastle with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

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