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Corporate Tax Director \n \n Cheltenham \n \n £90,000 - £110,000 \n \n Our client is a leading Top 20 national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with strong global reach and deep local expertise. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Tax Senior Manager or Director to join their Cheltenham team. \n \n What's great about this Corporate Tax Director role? \n \n\n • Hybrid working model\n, • Annual bonus and car allowance\n, • A collaborative, inclusive and friendly working environment\n, • Commitment to personal and professional development\n, • Opportunities to innovate and contribute new ideas\n, • A focus on wellbeing, flexibility and work/life balance\n, • A clearly defined career pathway, with progression based on performance and merit\n\n \n Your role as a Corporate Tax Director: \n \n\n • You will work closely with tax partners on UK and cross-border advisory and project-based work, while overseeing larger or more complex compliance engagements.\n, • The client portfolio ranges from owner-managed businesses to large corporate groups. The role also involves a strong focus on business development and collaboration with audit and other service line partners to generate new work.\n, • Lead UK and cross-border corporate tax advisory projects, reporting to tax partners and involvement in Group reorganisations, demergers, due diligence, financial arrangements and transfer pricing reviews.\n, • Oversee complex corporate tax engagements, supporting R&D reviews and other planning work.\n, • Identify cross-selling opportunities and take responsibility for financial performance on client and project work.\n, • Influencing and shaping internal and external initiative.\n, • Coaching and developing junior team members.\n\n \n What you'll need to succeed: \n \n\n • ACA / CTA (or equivalent) qualification.\n, • Minimum of 3 years' experience at Senior Manager level or already at Director level.\n, • Significant corporate tax experience across advisory and compliance.\n, • A strong commitment to delivering excellent client service.\n, • Proven track record in developing new business and client relationships.\n\n \n What next: \n \n This is a permanent role offering flexibility, with clear opportunities for progression. Please get in touch for further details: \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior - SUPERB ROLE \n McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing Top30 Accountancy Practice who are looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit Senior for their growing offices near Cheltenham. Reporting to one of the Audit Managers, you will be responsible for: \n\n • Leading a variety of interesting and smaller Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors, liaising with managers and directors when required\n, • Preparing audit files, undertaking audit planning and leading/assisting juniors with fieldwork\n, • Ensuring end-to-end audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors\n, • Supervising and reviewing jobs completed by graduate-level members of Audit staff\n, • Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients\n, • Assisting with corporate tax computations for small limited companies and partnerships as required\n, • Working with the Outsourcing team to help finalise year-end accounts under the supervision of the Audit Director\n, • Maintaining up to date and relevant technical audit knowledge, completing CPD requirements as required\n, • Developing and applying your technical Audit knowledge through on-the-job training\n\n To be considered for the role which will typically be 80% Audit and 20% Accounts/Tax, you should be a Qualified ACA or Qualified ACCA Accountant, ideally with 2-5+ years external Audit experience of SME/OMB-sized corporate businesses, and a working history in a well-established Top100 or regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and being able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. \n On offer is a salary up to £53,000 depending on qualification and experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. The firm will happily consider candidates who may be interested in relocating to the Cheltenham/Gloucester/Bristol area from other parts of the UK. \n To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at admin@mcginnisloy. com \n McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on twitter @mcginnisloy or check our Linked-In company profile

United Infrastructure (UI) is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects. In early 2025 the UI Energy division (formally ULIS) was awarded a two-stage ECI engineering, procurement and construction project aimed at reducing emissions at Wormington Compressor Station, Gloucestershire. The EPC project scope includes the design, Balance of Plant (BOP) procurement, construction and commissioning of a new 15MW gas turbine compressor site, adjacent to the existing compressor site at Wormington.The project forms part of National Gass MCPD (Medium Combustion Plant Directive) programme to replace existing compressor units with new, state-of-the-art equipment. UI is delivering the works as the main contractor, with detailed design and engineering undertaken by its specialist process and energy sub-contractor, Kent. The gas turbine and compressor package is being procured directly by National Gas from Baker Hughes.Role DescriptionThis is an EPC contractor, project-based role, reporting to the Project Technical Director. The Civil Engineering Manager will provide single-point leadership, assurance, and accountability for all Civil Engineering activities, ensuring that the design is safe, compliant, buildable, and fully aligned with the projects contractual and delivery objectives. The role spans the project lifecycle, from detailed design and pre-construction engineering, through construction support, and onward to commissioning and final handover.Managing the contractors technical team and working in close partnership with the subcontract design organisation, the Client Design Coordinator, and subject-matter experts (SMEs), the Engineering Manager will act as a central conduit for informed, timely, and aligned engineering decision-making across the project.Ensuring the design, engineering decisions and construction operations meet the Client engineering specifications, project documentation and applicable industry standards is a core requirement of this role.Central to the success of this role is the provision of strong, high-quality technical leadership and the development of effective, collaborative relationships across the entire project delivery supply chain.Responsibilities of the positionBuilding on theRole Description, the responsibilities of the role will include:- Provide Civil Engineering Management capabilities within the Project Leadership Team, working collaboratively with the Project Director, Technical Director, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Senior Project Manager, Commercial Manager SHEQ Team and Planning Manager to ensure integrated project delivery.- Ensure construction engineering operations undertaken through a combination of directly employed and subcontracted workforce are safety and effectively coordinated to deliver the project scope in accordance with contract requirements and project specific documentation.- Act as the contractors technical authority, ensuring the engineering solution is safe, compliant, buildable, and aligned with contractual, commercial, and programme objectives.- In the context of an EPC main contractor with a subcontracted principal designer lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams, ensuring effective integration of civil engineering with the mechanical, electrical, C&I, process, and gas systems design.- Manage civil engineering delivery in accordance with UK gas regulations, applicable legislation, industry standards, codes of practice, and client asset specifications.- Oversee and manage civil engineering interfaces with live and operational high-pressure gas assets, ensuring risks associated with works within the existing compressor station are identified, controlled, and mitigated in accordance with applicable project standards.- Support formal safety and design assurance activities, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, HAZCON, design risk assessments, and constructability reviews.- Provide technical oversight of subcontract design organisations and OEM / vendor packages, ensuring full integration with the overall design.- Work collaboratively with the Project Director, Technical Director, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Commercial team, and Client Design Coordinator to ensure engineering supports safe and efficient construction delivery.- Provide ongoing civil engineering support during construction, resolving site-based technical issues promptly and pragmatically while maintaining compliance and design intent.- Supported by a Project Engineer, manage technical change control, assessing impacts on safety, cost, programme, and quality, and supporting NEC contract change processes where required (EWN, PMI & CE).- Support commissioning, testing, and entry-into-service activities, ensuring engineering deliverables, certifications, and handover documentation are complete and robust.- Maintain effective communication with the client, regulators, independent reviewers, and other stakeholders on technical matters.- Promote a strong culture of technical excellence, safety, and collaboration across the project delivery and design supply chain.Experience and Qualifications- Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Project Engineer on relevant major capital engineering projects, with a strong track record of delivery in the large-scale EPC project environment.- Experience within UK high-pressure gas infrastructure is preferred; however, candidates with demonstrable experience in heavy engineering, piping, or process-based projects in regulated, safety-critical environments are encouraged to apply where they can evidence relevance to this role.- Degree educated or equivalent in relevant engineering / technical discipline- Chartered Engineer or equivalent industry experience- Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional and technical knowledge development.- Possess an in depth understanding of the design, engineering, vendor interface and construction engineering of high-pressure process piping systems, civil and structural elements and process control and safety systems.- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the project organisation, providing leadership in the application, compliance, and assurance of technical standards, procedures, and specifications.- Equally comfortable working in a site-based environment, resolving design and engineering challenges in real time, as operating within the design office to develop and review technical solutions.- Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and applicable Design software associated with the role and confident in managing and working with large data sets and documents.- Willing to travel between the Warrington, Woking, and Warwick offices, and from late 2026, to be site-based at Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire during the working week.- Valid driving licence- Fluent in the English LanguageTPBN1_UKTJ

Executive Administration Support Of Property Portfolio Experience in residential property management,property administration,estate agency would be desirable Managing emails,drafting correspondence and responding professionally Co-ordinating documentation for residential planning and development projects Preparing and updating Excel spreadsheets for project tracking Organising and maintaining structured digital filing system Tracking tasks, deadlines and follow up across multiple property developments Assisting with diary coordination,appointments and meetings for the Director Liaising with Lettings Agents regarding tenancies, renewals and compliance Tracking rent, arrears and service charge matters alongside the acoounts team Experience using Outlook, Sharepoint and Excel is essential...

Our client is a multi-award winning, large independent firm with an established tax team. They deal with a diverse client base that ranges from dynamic OMB's to large corporate groups. As part of their expansion they seek a qualified Corporate M & A/Deals Tax Director. This role could be based from the Cheltenham or Cardiff office and day to day your role would include: • Highlighting key tax risks arising and advising on tax warranties and indemnities required., • Reviewing taxation implications of sale and purchase agreements., • Helping to co-ordinate, develop and deliver tax due diligence reviews on target businesses and for vendor due diligence assignments., • Knowledge of pre-disposal reviews of the tax aspects of businesses for which sales mandates are held., • Demonstrating a good understanding of corporate and group re-organisations whilst being able to articulate this to clients in a clear and concise manner., • Understanding the tax aspects of transaction structures and potentially advising on optimal tax planning strategies. This firm offers a really good salary and benefits package including a profit share bonus scheme, life assurance, discounted gym membership, hybrid working and flexible hours. Part time hires may be considered - so a more experienced person looking for work life balance would also work in this role. This firm has regular firm-wide and team social events. To be successful in this role you will be fully ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Funeral Branch Manager (Internal job title: Senior Funeral Director - this is the contractual title) Location: Selim Smith Funeral Directors, Covering Cheltenham and Gloucester Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Full Time | Includes on-call rota Lead with care. Lead with standards. Lead with purpose. We are looking for a compassionate, capable and commercially aware Funeral Branch Manager to lead our branches in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Internally, this role carries the contractual title of Senior Funeral Director , reflecting its seniority and responsibility within our funerals business. This is a leadership role for someone who combines empathy with operational strength. You'll guide families through some of the most important moments of their lives while leading your team to deliver consistently high standards, regulatory excellence and sustainable branch performance. Why This Role Matters Every branch is built on trust - trust from families, colleagues and the wider community. As Funeral Branch Manager, you are the standard-setter. Around 70% of your time will be spent delivering and overseeing funeral services. The remaining time will focus on leading people, maintaining operational control, managing compliance and ensuring the branch performs both commercially and professionally. You will be responsible for: Leading and developing your team Maintaining high service and care standards Ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness Supporting at-need performance and funeral plan conversations Building a strong, visible local presence Your Impact Lead and Support Funeral Services Deliver complex funeral arrangements with professionalism and empathy Guide families clearly through options and next steps Run pre-funeral briefings and oversee service delivery Observe arrangements and funerals to uphold care standards Manage and Develop the Team Lead recruitment, onboarding and ongoing 1:1 performance conversations Manage rotas, holiday and sickness cover Ensure regulatory training and compliance standards are met Embed accountability, professionalism and ownership Support succession planning and development Drive Operational Excellence Oversee branch standards and high-quality care of the deceased Maintain accurate records and legal documentation Ensure inspection readiness and regulatory compliance Monitor costs including overtime and hire cars Identify service improvements and implement change Build Local Presence Lead local marketing activity Develop relationships with care homes, celebrants and community groups Represent the branch at memorials and events Promote services in a supportive, consultative way What We're Looking For We welcome applications from candidates with: Experience leading and developing teams in service-led environments A strong track record of maintaining standards and compliance Confidence operating within regulated or policy-driven environments Commercial awareness and comfort working with targets and cost control Strong organisational and documentation skills Calm decision-making in emotionally sensitive situations A full UK driving licence Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on-call Funeral sector experience is desirable but not essential. We are open to candidates from other regulated, service-focused industries where high standards, community engagement and people leadership are central. What We Offer Comprehensive induction and structured development Opportunity to complete professional qualifications via our apprenticeship programme Bonus potential Life assurance cover Employee Assistance Programme 30-33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Contributory pension scheme Relocation package considered If you are ready to lead with empathy, set clear standards and build a branch that families trust, we would love to hear from you. FCA Statement The FCA regulates us so that some roles may be subject to background checks. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is a leading commercial and residential real estate consultancy, who are looking for an Economic & Planning Policy Associate Director/Director to join their thriving team. Economics & Planning Policy Director/Associate Director. An experience economist who has working knowledge and experi

Key Responsibilities Lead landscape planning projects across a range of sectors including energy, infrastructure, defence and regeneration Prepare and oversee Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIA) and supporting evidence documents Lead site su

The Dx Planning Lead works in collaboration with Diagnostics (Dx), Biomarkers (BMx), Clinical Pharmacology Modeling & Simulation (CPMS), Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Human Biological Sample Management, Data Management, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Finance, as well as external l

Hadley Group, a leader in advanced cold rolled steel technology, is seeking a Functional Director for planning-led supply chain leadership in the West Midlands.

As a Digital Planning Director you’ll have the opportunity to shape our approach to digital media planning, evolving our proposition and delivering it to clients in a way that drives meaningful growth for both the online team and the wider agency. Nice to have – Comms planning and offline planni

EY in London is seeking a Director to lead SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) - Planning initiatives, driving FP&A transformations and aligning with enterprise data strategies.

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Director of Planning to provide strategic leadership within its Planning and Environmental function. Act as Project Director on major planning commissions. The successful candidate will lead and grow the planning function while ensuri

You’ll join the EMEA Planning Team as a Global Planning Director on SAP account, and you’ll use your experience as a senior digital planning specialist to develop integrated cross-channel approaches. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of performance media from planning through to

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Proven FP&A leadership experience (Director, Head of FP&A, or equivalent).

The Supply Chain Planning Director will establish a mature, data-driven planning and governance framework that aligns customer demand, production capability, inventory and supply risk, ensuring the business can meet customer commitments consistently and respond proactively to change. The role provid

We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS business to recruit an Interim Director of FP&A. Own the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.

At OMD, Business Directors don’t just deliver great planning — they set the standard for how planning shows up for clients, teams and the wider agency. This role will work within our Connected Performance Media Planning team that delivers cross media planning for multiple high-profile accounts.

Director, Strategic Partnerships – Joint Business Planning. The Director is a key role within WPP Media, responsible for leading a defined area of the business and ensuring operational excellence through effective planning, execution and team leadership.

Director, Strategic Partnerships, Joint Business Planning. The Director is a key role within WPP Media, responsible for leading a defined area of the business and ensuring operational excellence through effective planning, execution and team leadership. As the Director, Strategic Partnerships, Joint

We are hiring a Global Planning Director to shape the future of media strategy for Tork, part of Essity—one of the world’s leading professional hygiene brands. ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media. It means we deliver more creative media soluti

Our client, a highly regarded planning and development consultancy, is looking to appoint a Planning Director to join their growing London team. Planning Director - London | Hybrid Working. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Planning Director who is looking to take the next step in

OMD is seeking a Global Planning Director for SAP in London. You will lead digital planning across Search, Programmatic, Social and Affiliate channels to deliver integrated cross-channel strategies and optimise media budgets. You’ll drive performance media from planning through reporting and help

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Director of Planning to lead strategic planning across multiple offices.

OMD UK is seeking a Business Director to join our Connected Performance Media Planning team. This senior role will deliver cross-media planning for multiple high-profile accounts and set the standard for how planning shows up for clients and the agency. The role demands reshaping outcomes, driving h

VML is seeking a Data Planning Director to be a trusted partner to our clients, navigating their business, understanding their challenges and connecting across VML, as well as WPP at large, to ensure we are set up to deliver success with world‑class services and solutions. Develop proposals and me

A privately owned premium spirits business with a portfolio of recognised gin and whisky brands is seeking a Director of FP&A to join its leadership team. Own budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning.

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale.Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, h

FP&A Director / Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. This role will work closely with the Group CFO and executive leadership to professionalise financial planning while supporting a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture. Ownership of annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and long-range pla

What's Possible Group in London is seeking a Digital Planning Director to shape our digital media planning approach and drive growth for entrepreneurial brands. A minimum of 3 days per week in the London office is expected, with a focus on elevating planning standards across the agency and leading s

Collaborating closely with wider planning, investment and internal teams to ensure work is cohesive, consistent, and effective. We’re looking for an Account Director to lead the thinking for one of the UK’s most recognised names in value fashion retail — a brand loved for its accessibility, re

The Director is accountable for shaping and evolving the UK & Ireland strategy for investment funds, translating strategic priorities into tangible business plans, and orchestrating cross‑functional teams to drive rigorous execution against growth, revenue diversification and scorecard objectives

Kroo Bank in London is seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead forecasting, planning, and performance insight across the business. This hands-on role requires developing scalable forecasting tools in Excel/Google Sheets, using VBA and Python to automate analyses, and driving multi-

Publicis Groupe, via Zenith International, is hiring a Global Planning Director to shape the future of media strategy for Tork, part of Essity. You will lead data‑driven media planning with cross‑border collaboration.

WPP Media is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships, Joint Business Planning to lead partner relationships, align investments with growth priorities, and drive governance and coordinated delivery across multiple stakeholders.

We are looking for a Director to own the roadmap, delivery, and evolution of our core client‑facing automotive data platform. Own the end‑to‑end strategy for the platform, including prioritization, roadmap planning, and success metrics. Leadership stakeholders for planning and governance.

Job Title: Senior Director, Corporate Finance. We are hiring a Senior Director, Corporate Finance in London to support all of Kobalt’s business units. Take full ownership of the multi-year (5-year) financial models, incorporating multi-entity and multi-currency scenario planning.

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Planning Director for our London team. This senior role offers hybrid work in London and the opportunity to shape the firm’s growth by leading a portfolio of high-profile planning projects and expanding client relationships. You will develop new business opportuniti

Develop and maintain effective controls, systems, processes and reporting to satisfy statutory, regulatory and other requirements and support effective planning, monitoring and reporting KPIs. This is a key senior leadership role within Finance, responsible for implementing and managing the end-to-e

As Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will take ownership of the Group’s financial outlook, guiding planning, shaping investment choices and ensuring performance delivery across a complex organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role at the centre of financial planning, performance a

FutureGen Recruitment is seeking a Planning Director in Southampton to spearhead business growth and operational leadership for its South Coast operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in planning, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage client relationships eff

Role OverviewAs a Digital Planning Director, you will shape our approach to digital media planning, evolving our proposition and delivering it to clients to drive meaningful growth for both the online team and the wider agency. Nice to have – communications planning and offline planning/buying exp

WPP Media Solutions is seeking a Solutions Planning Director in the UK to maximise commercial opportunities and build strategic senior partnerships. You’ll partner with Managing Partners and Client Leads on planning and forecasting, champion AI-enabled planning, and help scale performance across c

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Director of Planning to lead strategic planning across multiple offices.

A global engineering and consultancy firm is seeking a DCO Planning Director to lead NSIP projects, manage client engagements, and mentor team members.

A global consultancy firm is seeking a DCO Planning Director to lead Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in a hybrid working environment.

Carrington West is seeking a Town Planning Director for their new Birmingham office. This senior role offers the chance to lead a high-performing team and shape planning strategies across various sectors. The chosen candidate will develop client relationships while providing high-quality planning ad