National Head Of Tax

Clear IT Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm is seeking an accomplished tax professional to lead its national tax advisory division. The successful candidate will oversee a respected advisory team, drive business development, and integrate tax advisory services across several offices. Proven experience at Partner or Senior Manager level is required. This role offers true partnership potential, hybrid working options, and an enhanced benefits package.

Benefits

True partnership potential

Hybrid working options

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Partner or Senior Manager level.
• Strong commercial acumen to originate new business opportunities.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the firm's tax advisory function nationally.
• Drive business development and cultivate client relationships.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing advisory team.

Skills

Tax advisory expertise

Business development

Leadership skills

Relationship management

Job description

My client is one of the UK's leading independent mid-tier accountancy firms, recognised within Accountancy Age's Top 50+50. With over 40 years of success and a fee income exceeding £12m, they combine national scale and capability with the personal touch and agility of an independent practice.

Headquartered in Leeds and with offices across the UK, the firm delivers a full range of advisory, tax, and audit services to a broad client base. As proud members of an international accounting and legal alliance, their clients benefit from global reach while maintaining the independence and responsiveness that define their approach.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished tax professional to lead and expand the firm's national tax advisory division in one of the following offices; London, Leeds, Hertford or York.

The successful candidate will take on leadership of a respected advisory team currently delivering around £1m in annual fees. This is a strategic, high-profile role for a commercially minded tax leader with proven experience across both corporate and private client advisory work.

You will work closely with the wider partner group -primarily audit and accountancy focused -to deliver high-value tax planning solutions and drive forward new initiatives across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow the firm's tax advisory function nationally, setting strategic direction for expansion and innovation
• Drive business development activity, cultivating relationships with clients, intermediaries, and internal teams to increase advisory revenue
• Strengthen integration of tax advisory services across offices and service lines
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of corporate and private client tax advisory projects
• Mentor and develop a high-performing advisory team, ensuring technical excellence and succession planning
• Contribute to firmwide strategy and leadership as part of the senior management group

Requirements

• Proven experience at Partner or Senior Manager level, with expertise across corporate and private client tax advisory
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to originate and convert new business opportunities
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and shaping a growing national function

Benefits

• True partnership potential - equity or profit‑sharing opportunity for the right individual
• Hybrid working and flexible location options across key UK offices (London, Hertford, Leeds, York)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual professional subscriptions paid
• Enhanced benefits package including private healthcare, wellbeing support, and retail discounts
• Collaborative, supportive culture within an ambitious, award‑winning firm

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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