Personal Tax Director

Bishop Fleming UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Tax Director to join their expanding team in Bristol. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their tax career while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of Bristol. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you'll influence practice development and manage a talented tax team. The position supports a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility to work from the office or home. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and take your career to new heights with excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Contributory Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cashback plan

Perkbox discounts

Yulife wellbeing app

Social events

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified with tax experience and a proactive business developer.
• Great people manager who enjoys coaching and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the tax team, including recruitment and coaching.
• Build strong relationships with a broad portfolio of tax clients.
• Network within the local market to support business development.

Skills

Corporate Tax

Private Client Tax

Business Development

People Management

Education

Tax Qualification

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious Tax Director to join our expanding Bristol tax team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a fulfilling position with strong prospects, based in Bristol. You will enjoy the benefits of living and working in Bristol while advancing your tax career within one of the South West's leading employers, serving a diverse range of clients.

We welcome candidates with experience in corporate tax, private client, or a mix of both.

As a senior leadership team member, you will influence the development of our practice and will have responsibilities in People Management and Business Development.

This role supports our hybrid working model, allowing you to work from the office, home, or client sites, promoting flexibility and excellent client service.

Collaborating closely with our Bristol office SMT, you will aim to grow our tax client portfolio and develop the team, adding value to clients and helping our staff reach their full potential.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Managing and developing the tax team, including recruitment and coaching
2. Building strong relationships with a broad portfolio of tax clients, ensuring quality service
3. Networking within the local market to support business development

About you

To be considered, you should be:

• Qualified with tax experience
• A proactive business developer eager to build local contacts
• A great people manager who enjoys coaching
• Highly commercial, contributing to Bishop Fleming’s growth

Why Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is an independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK, with a turnover of £43.1m and nearly 13% growth last year.

We serve a wide range of sectors including:

Automotive, Charities and Not for Profit, Education, Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Hospitality and Leisure, Housing Associations, Manufacturing, Private Client, Professional Services, Public Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Technology, Media and Telecomms, and Transport and Logistics.

We are ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest audit provider to multi-academy trusts.

Our nine offices span from the West Midlands to the South West, with 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and we are a certified Great Place to Work.

Bishop Fleming is part of Kreston Global, a network of independent accounting firms in over 100 countries.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas off
• Hybrid working
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cashback plan with 24/7 GP and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards
• Yulife wellbeing app
• Social events and active committees
• Development opportunities

For further discussion, please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager.

We support flexible working arrangements, including remote and part-time options, to accommodate personal responsibilities and activities outside of work.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.