Tax Disputes Director

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Industry Tax Practice

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

About this role

We offer clients an end-to-end tax disputes service designed to reduce the risk of disputes and manage them effectively through to resolution. Working across all taxes, our specialist team is fully integrated into PwC’s tax practice, enabling support at every stage, from enquiries and investigations to negotiated settlements or court proceedings. Clients value our commercial understanding, strong track record, and clear strategic advice. We also support tax risk management, governance, and remediation of open issues with tax authorities. As demand grows, the Tax Risk & Dispute Resolution team is recruiting a director to lead its Tax Governance offering in London and the South.

 What your days will look like 

• Lead clients in designing tax risk management frameworks and navigating UK governance requirements, including Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) and Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) obligations.

• Manage HMRC interactions on SAO matters, including correspondence, discussions, and penalty settlements, while applying strong knowledge of HMRC guidance and practice.

• Provide clear written advice, oversee billing and financial management, and present technical updates to the London Tax Practice and at client-facing business development events.

• Drive growth in the tax governance offering through innovation, business development, and leadership across a broad range of client types, sectors, and organisational sizes.

This role is for you if

• You have significant experience of working with clients on tax governance and managing HMRC on SAO correspondence 

• Proven track record in driving business growth and building teams 

• You possess excellent written and verbal skills 

• Tax enquiry experience also considered 

• You have the ability to work independently with good time management and organisation 

What you’ll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Audit Defense (Taxes), Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Self Assessment, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Payroll Tax Efficiency Reviews, Professional Courage, Rapid Experimentation, Reframing, Relationship Building, Reverse Audits, Self-Awareness {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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