Job Description
In a nutshell
A fantastic role in our Tax team for an individual with significant compliance and advisory experience. You will help manage and develop our corporate tax team and well-established portfolio of OMB/SME and large corporate clients providing a mix of compliance and advisory services.
You’ll be part of a collaborative 130 strong multi-discipline tax team who are spread across our nine offices. With support from our 13 experienced Tax Partners, the team do interesting and meaningful work daily.
The role comes with flexible, hybrid working with plenty of opportunities to develop and grow your Tax career.
What you'll be doing day to day
Playing a key and leading role in developing and maintaining relationships with our corporate clients
Reporting to and assisting the Tax Partners
Liaising with the Accounts and Audit Directors/Partners to ensure a comprehensive tax service to clients
Managing the Complex Corporate Tax team
Providing technical and mentoring support to the junior Tax team members
Managing and reviewing complex corporate tax returns
Being the point of contact for HMRC, including the CCM where relevant and supporting clients with handling HMRC investigations
Remaining technically up to date with all relevant tax matters and able to accurately interpret and apply current tax legislation
Managing work-in-progress on all assignments ensuring regular and timely billing and assisting with the prompt collection of debtors
Be involved in internal and external presentations
Assisting in developing tax technical materials and where relevant, carrying out training on specific corporate tax technical areas
About you
Significant experience of tax with a focus on large corporate tax compliance
CTA qualified, ACA or ACCA an advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to work with people at all levels
Self-motivated and able to show initiative
Accurate and able to work well under pressure
Good problem-solving skills
Sociable and enjoys being part of a wider team
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.
Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. But don’t just take our word for it.
PKF Francis Clark is certified as a Great Place to Work. In 2026, we climbed nine places to 24 out of 105 large organisations on the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces.
We’re also ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women (33 out of 90 large organisations), Best Workplaces for Development (30 out of 100) and Best Workplace for Wellbeing (44 out of 100).
Workplace culture experts Great Place to Work also highlighted PKF Francis Clark as a top achiever among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.
And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’ve been ranked among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for two years running.
Whilst we’re proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms – together we’re the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries provides opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world.
A fantastic role in our Tax team for an individual with significant compliance and advisory experience. You will help manage and develop our corporate tax team and well-established portfolio of OMB/SME and large corporate clients providing a mix of compliance and advisory services.
You’ll be part of a collaborative 130 strong multi-discipline tax team who are spread across our nine offices. With support from our 13 experienced Tax Partners, the team do interesting and meaningful work daily.
The role comes with flexible, hybrid working with plenty of opportunities to develop and grow your Tax career.
What you'll be doing day to day
Playing a key and leading role in developing and maintaining relationships with our corporate clients
Reporting to and assisting the Tax Partners
Liaising with the Accounts and Audit Directors/Partners to ensure a comprehensive tax service to clients
Managing the Complex Corporate Tax team
Providing technical and mentoring support to the junior Tax team members
Managing and reviewing complex corporate tax returns
Being the point of contact for HMRC, including the CCM where relevant and supporting clients with handling HMRC investigations
Remaining technically up to date with all relevant tax matters and able to accurately interpret and apply current tax legislation
Managing work-in-progress on all assignments ensuring regular and timely billing and assisting with the prompt collection of debtors
Be involved in internal and external presentations
Assisting in developing tax technical materials and where relevant, carrying out training on specific corporate tax technical areas
About you
Significant experience of tax with a focus on large corporate tax compliance
CTA qualified, ACA or ACCA an advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to work with people at all levels
Self-motivated and able to show initiative
Accurate and able to work well under pressure
Good problem-solving skills
Sociable and enjoys being part of a wider team
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.
Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. But don’t just take our word for it.
PKF Francis Clark is certified as a Great Place to Work. In 2026, we climbed nine places to 24 out of 105 large organisations on the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces.
We’re also ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women (33 out of 90 large organisations), Best Workplaces for Development (30 out of 100) and Best Workplace for Wellbeing (44 out of 100).
Workplace culture experts Great Place to Work also highlighted PKF Francis Clark as a top achiever among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.
And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we’ve been ranked among England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for two years running.
Whilst we’re proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms – together we’re the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries provides opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Corporate Tax Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Bristol offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.