National Head of Tax

Clear IT Recruitment; North Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm in the UK is seeking a tax professional to spearhead the expansion of their tax advisory division. This strategic role involves leading a respected team, driving business development, and contributing to the overall strategy of the firm. The ideal candidate will have proven experience at a senior level in corporate and private client tax advisory, with strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and potential for partnership.

Benefits

True partnership potential

Hybrid working and flexible location options

Contributory pension scheme

Annual professional subscriptions paid

Enhanced benefits package

Collaborative, supportive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Partner or Senior Manager level, with expertise across corporate and private client tax advisory.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and shaping a growing national function.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

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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