Oxford Office Lead

Price Bailey; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical

Contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

All employee share scheme

Company car and fuel card

Family friendly policies

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

EAP including shopping discount

Job summary

Price Bailey is expanding its presence in Oxford and seeks an ambitious Senior Manager, Director or Partner to lead the new office from day one. You will partner with senior leadership, shaping strategy and delivering high‑impact client outcomes in tax, accounts, or corporate finance.

As Office Lead, you will recruit and nurture a local team, win new business, and deliver a joined‑up service across the firm. The role combines strategic vision with hands‑on leadership in a growing market.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent professional qualification (or experience) is required.
• Proven network in the Oxford market and a track record of winning new business.
• Significant experience in tax, accounts or corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the local growth strategy for Oxford.
• Establish a strong presence through networking and business development.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients.
• Lead client relationships and deliver high‑quality advisory services.
• Recruit, develop and lead a local team as the office grows.

Skills

Networking

Business development

Client leadership

Entrepreneurial

Tech adaptability

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

Make your career count

At Price Bailey, we provide excitingopportunities for training, personal growth and career engagement. We believe in fostering happiness and fulfilment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. We understand that your life extends beyond the workplace, which is why our Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, whilst still providing excellent client care.

We are awell-established, independently owned firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering a comprehensive range of services including audit, accounting, tax, and corporate finance. We proudly support a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial, owner-managed businesses that share our passion for innovation.

About the Role

We've recently launched our new Oxford office and are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Senior Manager, Director or Partner to lead its growth. You will work closely with senior leadership, including Board-levelsupport, while benefiting from the expertise,infrastructure and reputation of an established national firm.

This is a rareopportunity to build something from day one. As the office lead, you will play a pivotal role in establishing Price Bailey's presence in the region, developing a strong local client base and building a high-performing team around you.

While your technical specialism is important, this role is ultimately about impact. Developing relationships, winning work and delivering high-quality client outcomes. We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including corporation tax, personal tax, accounts or M&A advisory.

What will I be doing?

As Office Lead you will have ownership of the following tasks:

• Working with senior colleagues to define and deliver the local growth strategy
• Establishing a strong presence in the Oxford market through networking and businessdevelopment
• Managing and growing your own portfolio of clients
• Leading clientrelationships and delivering high-quality advisory services
• Recruiting,developing and leading a local team as the office grows
• Collaborating across the firm to deliver a joined-up,multi-disciplinary service to clients
• Creating a positive, high-performance culture within the team

What experience do I need?

Whilst having the following experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:

• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified, or equivalent professional qualificationor experience (minimum criteria)
• Proven network in the Oxford market and a track record of winning new business (minimum criteria)
• Significant experience/knowledge in your specialist area (tax, accounts or corporate finance)
• Confident operating at a senior level, with the ability to lead client relationships and influence stakeholders
• Highly self-motivated, entrepreneurial and comfortable working autonomously
• Applies a forward-thinking approach to technology, leveraging automation and AI to enhance efficiency andaccuracy.

What's on offer?

In addition to your salary, we also offer the following benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Private medical
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• Company car and fuel card via salary sacrifice
• Family friendly policies e.g. paid time off for dependants
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discount

Price Bailey aspires to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their social background, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We are an equal opportunities employer and place inclusion at the heart of what we do. Our workplace is one where diversity is embraced and where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in the appropriate section of your application. For candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria of the role, we also offer a guaranteed interview, which you can opt into as part of your application.