Oxford Office Lead (0444)

Price Bailey; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave with option to buy/sell

Private medical

Contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

Employee share scheme

Company car via salary sacrifice

Family-friendly policies

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Price Bailey is seeking a Senior Manager for its new Oxford office. This role is pivotal in establishing the firm's local presence and developing a strong client base. You will work closely with senior leadership to define growth strategies and lead your own client portfolio.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified with extensive experience in tax, accounts, or corporate finance, and a proven network in the Oxford market. An entrepreneurial, self-motivated approach is essential.

Benefits include 25 days holiday, private medical, a contributory pension scheme, and options for volunteering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in winning new business and managing client relationships.
• Significant knowledge in tax, accounts, or corporate finance.
• Ability to operate confidently at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the growth strategy for the Oxford office.
• Establish a strong local market presence.
• Manage and grow your own client portfolio.
• Lead and develop a high-performance team.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Networking

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Self-motivation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent

Job description

At Price Bailey, we provide exciting opportunities 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 a well-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-level support, while benefiting from the expertise, infrastructure and reputation of an established national firm. This is a rare opportunity 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?

• Working with senior colleagues to define and deliver the local growth strategy
• Establishing a strong presence in the Oxford market through networking and business development
• Managing and growing your own portfolio of clients
• Leading client relationships 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?

• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified, or equivalent professional qualification or 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 and accuracy.

What's on offer?

• 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

Equal Opportunities

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.