Tax Dispute Resolution Associate Director

BDO

Tax dispute resolution Associate Director managing HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures for BDO’s UK entrepreneurial business clients. Leading client delivery, settlement negotiations, people development, and business development.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client portfolios, handling HM Revenue & Customs enquiries, and preparing detailed reports for tax dispute resolution. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while maintaining strong client relationships and managing project timelines.

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CTA/ACA/ACCA QualifiedHMRC Enquiries ManagementTax Dispute ResolutionReport WritingClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Tax Computational ExperienceProject ManagementBusiness ManagementClient Billing ManagementSettlement Negotiations

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationClient LiaisonMotivating Team Members

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CTAACAACCA

Industry Keywords

HM Revenue & CustomsVoluntary DisclosuresTax Strategic FrameworkBusiness DevelopmentMarketing Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure timely delivery of services
Support Partners/Directors with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures
Contribute to the Tax strategic framework and team strategy
Manage the day-to-day running of HMRC enquiries or disclosures
Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including computational aspects, for submission to HMRC Specialist Investigations
Work directly with a Partner and delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff
Liaise with clients, contacts, and other parties to complete work to agreed timescales
Prepare meeting agendas and follow up on actions
Prepare work plans and ensure reports cover all relevant areas
Participate in settlement negotiations or provide Partners with technical case arguments
Recruit, retain, develop, and motivate junior employees
Participate in recruitment and manage appraisals, objectives, and development plans
Manage client billing and collections
Identify business and sales opportunities
Maintain professional and business contacts
Represent BDO at marketing events and suggest innovative products and services

Requirements

What you’ll need

CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs
Demonstrable post-qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution
Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures
Report writing and tax computational experience
Excellent client relationship, project management, and business management skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members
Highly collaborative and a team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

Agile working framework and flexible ways of working suited to colleagues, teams, and tasks
Career development programmes, resources, and frameworks
Informal success conversations
Formal mentoring and coaching
Access to people and resources to support best work
State-of-the-art collaboration spaces in offices
Multidisciplinary events and dedicated learning resources
Opportunities to build a professional network and share skills and experiences
Recognition and reward for contributions to the business