Private Client Tax Associate Director

Crowe Watson Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Strong company pension

Clear route to Director level

Genuine progression and autonomy

Job summary

Crowe Watson Recruitment is partnering with a leading Glasgow firm of Chartered Accountants to appoint an experienced Private Client Tax Associate Director.

You will manage a diverse portfolio including high net worth individuals, trusts and business owners, provide advisory-led planning alongside compliance, and mentor junior staff while contributing to business development of the private client tax offering.

Qualifications

• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of private client tax matters.
• Experience in a UK practice environment.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead on complex tax matters.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of private clients including HNWIs, trusts and business owners.
• Provide advisory-led tax planning alongside compliance across income tax, CGT, and IHT.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior tax staff.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the private client tax offering.

Skills

Private client tax

Client relationship management

People management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA

Job description

Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Glasgow as they search for an experienced Private Client Tax Associate Director to join their growing team, offering flexible working, a strong company pension, and much more. You will take ownership of a varied portfolio of private clients, including high net worth individuals, trusts, and business owners, while playing an active role in developing junior members of the team and contributing to the wider growth of the private client tax function.

This is a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering a clear route to Director level for the right candidate. This role would suit a CTA or ACA/ACCA qualified tax professional with substantial private client tax experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment, who is looking for genuine progression, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact within a leading Glasgow firm.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of private clients, including HNWIs, trusts, and business owners
• Provide advisory-led tax planning alongside compliance across income tax, CGT, and IHT
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Support the development and mentoring of junior tax staff
• Contribute to business development and growth of the private client tax offering

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong technical knowledge of private client tax matters
• Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead on complex tax matters
• Strong communication and people management skills

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong company pension
• Clear route to Director level
• Genuine progression and autonomy

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.