Corporate Tax Partner

UHY Hacker Young | London | Full-Time

We are looking for an accomplished Corporate Tax Partner to lead our London Corporate Tax team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our tax practice. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially minded tax professional who combines technical excellence with strong client relationship skills and a passion for developing people.

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Location & Working Hours

• Location: London

• Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours

This role is based within our London office, with the flexibility of hybrid working as part of our modern and agile approach to work.

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About UHY Hacker Young

UHY London has recently joined forces with Affinia, the UK’s largest purpose-led, purpose-built Accountancy and Advisory firm. Together, we are a people-first business, united by a shared purpose: helping our people prosper — whether they are clients, colleagues, or members of the wider community.

As part of the wider UHY Hacker Young Group and UHY International, we offer the scale, reach, and expertise of a network that spans 35 offices across the UK and 330 offices internationally.

Our teams support clients with a broad range of services, from day-to-day accounting, audit, and tax planning through to strategic business advice, compliance, payroll, cloud accounting, and mergers & acquisitions. We work across multiple sectors and remain committed to delivering exceptional service while adapting to an ever-evolving regulatory environment.

With more than 1,000 professionals across 18+ offices spanning London, the Midlands, East Anglia, and Southeast England, we bring together expertise across seven principal practice areas:

• Accountancy

• Tax Compliance and Advisory

• Audit Services

• Corporate Finance

• Digital Solutions

• Payroll

• Financial Planning

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The Opportunity

As Corporate Tax Partner, you will take ownership of the London-based Corporate Tax team, providing leadership, strategic direction, and technical guidance across a sophisticated and varied client portfolio.

You will work closely with fellow Partners and stakeholders across the firm to deliver outstanding client service, identify growth opportunities, and drive innovation within the tax practice. This role is ideal for a senior tax leader who enjoys combining high-level advisory work with business development, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Direction

• Provide clear strategic leadership to the Corporate Tax team

• Set the tone for technical excellence, quality, and client service

• Build, mentor, and develop senior tax professionals

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Client Advisory & Technical Expertise

• Oversee the delivery of complex corporate tax compliance and advisory services

• Manage a diverse and sophisticated client portfolio

• Advise on intricate tax matters, including:

• Corporate restructuring

• Mergers & acquisitions

• International tax matters

• Ensure the team remains at the forefront of tax legislation and HMRC developments

Business Development & Growth

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities

• Develop long-term client relationships built on trust and credibility

• Lead client pitches, proposals, and conversion activity

• Support the firm’s wider growth agenda through proactive market engagement and commercial insight

Collaboration & Market Presence

• Work closely with Partners and teams across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions

• Partner with colleagues across Audit, Advisory, and other specialist areas

• Represent the firm at:

• Industry events

• Professional networking opportunities

• Thought leadership forums

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What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced tax professional with a proven track record of delivering strategic corporate tax advice and leading high-performing teams in a client-focused environment.

Essential Experience & Expertise

• Demonstrable success advising on complex corporate tax matters

• Strong technical knowledge across:

• International tax

• Transfer pricing

• M&A structuring

• Extensive experience managing relationships with large corporates and multinational organisations

• Proven ability to lead major client pitches and proposal processes

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify, develop, and win new business

Leadership & Relationship Skills

• Evidence of mentoring and developing team members into high-performing professionals

• Ability to build lasting client relationships across a broad range of sectors

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating effectively across service lines

• Confidence operating within global teams and international client environments

• Ability to navigate cultural differences with professionalism and insight

Professional Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as:

• ICAEW

• CIOT

Desirable Strengths

• Experience using tax technology platforms and data analytics tools to improve service delivery and efficiency

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Why Join Us?

At UHY, our culture is shaped by ambition, inclusion, and impact. We are committed to helping our people succeed, grow, and thrive in an environment that values contribution, collaboration, and wellbeing.

As our firm continues to grow, we create opportunities for our colleagues to develop their careers, broaden their experience, and make a meaningful difference to the clients and communities we serve.

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Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, reward your contribution, and provide flexibility throughout your career.

Core Benefits Include

• 36 days holiday including bank holidays and compulsory Christmas shutdown

• Option to purchase additional annual leave via salary sacrifice

• Private medical insurance (Assistant Manager and above)

• Private dental cover at a discounted rate

• Life assurance at 4x salary

• Season ticket loan for travel

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Pension scheme

• Employee discount platform – UHY Plus

• Cycle to work scheme

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Flexible & Hybrid Working

We are a flexible business and have embraced a hybrid working model, giving colleagues the opportunity to enjoy a mix of home and office working.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible, agile, or part-time arrangements, and we are happy to discuss preferred working patterns as part of the recruitment process.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to succeed.

We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and select candidates based solely on merit, skills, potential, and experience.

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Apply for This Role

If you are an experienced corporate tax leader ready to make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing firm, we would love to hear from you.

Join UHY Hacker Young and help shape the future of our Corporate Tax practice in London.