Head Of Tax (Advisory)

Michael Page; Sale; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services group seeks a dynamic Head of Tax to lead their advisory practice, focusing on owner-managed businesses. The role requires strong client-facing skills, technical tax expertise, and offers a competitive salary plus equity participation. Join a supportive team where you will have the autonomy to develop new service offerings and work within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

5% equity stake available

Performance-related rewards

CPD support and professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser is essential.
• Extensive experience in tax advisory, especially for owner-managed businesses.
• Strong client presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead client advisory and relationship management.
• Ensure compliance and manage risk.
• Drive business development and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Commercial acumen

Technical expertise

Collaborative approach

Education

Chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA) or chartered tax adviser (CTA)

Job description

• Our client is seeking a dynamic Head of Tax to lead their advisory tax practice
• Equity participation - 5% equity stake available

About Our Client

As part of a wider network with strong collaborative relationships, they serve a diverse client base including SMEs across a variety of sectors, high-net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses, recruitment firms, property developers, timber merchants (£20m+ turnover), and major online retailers (£2.2bn+ turnover).

Job Description

• Client Advisory & Relationship Management
• Technical Excellence & Documentation
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Business Development & Growth
• Strategic Development

The Successful Applicant

Essential Requirements

• Qualified chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA) or chartered tax adviser (CTA)
• Extensive experience in tax advisory, particularly for owner-managed businesses
• Strong client-facing skills with proven ability to present to senior stakeholders
• Commercial acumen to identify tax planning opportunities
• Technical expertise across personal tax, corporation tax, and capital taxes
• Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively within existing team structure

Personal Attributes

• Client-focused with natural relationship-building abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset to develop new service offerings
• Strong communication skills for complex tax matters
• Supportive leadership style to work alongside existing managers
• Professional presence suitable for high-value client interactions

Preferred Experience

• Experience with family-owned businesses and succession planning
• Knowledge of property and construction sector taxation
• Background in business restructuring and exit planning
• Previous experience in independent practice environment

What's on Offer

Financial Package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Equity participation - 5% equity stake available
• Performance-related rewards linked to business development success

Professional Development

• Autonomy to develop and lead advisory practice
• CPD support and professional development opportunities
• Networking opportunities through their wider professional network
• Collaborative environment with established client relationships

Working Environment

• Predominantly office-based with 1-2 days home working flexibility
• Supportive team culture with focus on collaboration
• Established client base providing immediate advisory opportunities
• Growth platform within expanding professional services group