Private Client Tax Associate Director

Menter a Busnes; City Of London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm in London seeks an experienced Private Client Tax Associate Director to oversee a prestigious portfolio within the rural and agricultural sectors. The role includes managing diverse client relationships, providing strategic tax advice, and leading advisory projects. The ideal candidate is CTA and ACA/ACCA qualified with expertise in private client tax and a commitment to mentoring team members while driving business growth. Competitive salary and substantial benefits offered.

Benefits

Salary: £81,100 - £100,000+

On-site parking

Profit share scheme

28 days annual leave

Life assurance - 6x annual salary

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Health & well being support

Qualifications

• Solid background in private client tax.
• Proven experience advising high-net-worth individuals.
• Genuine interest in capital taxes, trusts, and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients in agriculture and rural sectors.
• Lead complex advisory projects and tax planning.
• Drive business development and strengthen existing relationships.

Skills

Commercially astute

Excellent communication skills

Building long-term client relationships

Leadership and mentoring

Education

CTA and ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Private Client Tax Associate Director

Vacancy Ref: 53179 DM

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre‑existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Are you an experienced Private Client Tax Associate Director and ready to take ownership of a Private Client portfolio and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the tax practice?

Are you CTA and ACA/ACCA qualified?

Do you thrive on building trusted relationships with high‑net‑worth clients while driving commercial growth for the firm?

Company

Established and largest independent accountants and business advisers.

About this role

• Senior, strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of our Private Client service line while working with a prestigious portfolio of clients across the rural and agricultural sector
• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including partnerships, sole traders, and high‑net‑worth individuals
• Lead complex advisory projects and tax planning for farmers and landowners, covering Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, and succession planning
• Act as a senior mentor and role model, supporting and developing colleagues to foster a high‑performance culture within the team
• Collaborate closely with the Farms and Estates accounts team to deliver a seamless, holistic client experience
• Drive business development, strengthening existing relationships and identifying new opportunities for growth
• Provide strategic tax advice to commercial farming businesses, addressing both personal and business tax matters

What my client is offering

They believe in rewarding their people with benefits that reflect their contribution and support their well being - both professionally and personally.

• Salary: £81,100 - £100,000+ dep on exp
• On‑site parking
• Profit share scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus the option to purchase up to 30 days in total)
• Clear and transparent progression structure
• Life assurance - 6x annual salary
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Health & well being support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Regular firm‑wide and team social events to celebrate success and build connection

Ideal Candidate must have

• CTA and ACA/ACCA qualified, with a solid background in private client tax
• Proven experience advising high‑net‑worth individuals, ideally with exposure to rural and agricultural clients
• A strong leader and mentor, passionate about developing and empowering others
• Commercially astute, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted, long‑term client relationships
• Genuine interest in capital taxes, trusts, and succession planning, with the confidence to deliver complex advisory work

How to Apply

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As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

The Industry (Key Words)

Private Client Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Tax Director, Personal Tax Associate Director, Personal Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Tax Advisory Lead, Private Client Services Associate Director, Private Client Tax Partner, High Net Worth Tax

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Rest assured your application will be handled in complete confidence and your personal details will not be shared with any third party without your prior consent.

About Us

Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.