Private Client Tax Associate Director - Leatherhead

Pro-Tax; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Leatherhead is seeking an Associate Director - Private Client Tax with a focus on family businesses. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality advisory and planning services, managing a tax compliance portfolio, and coaching junior staff. A CTA qualification or equivalent experience is preferred, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with family-run enterprises.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of private client and business tax matters.
• Proven experience delivering advisory work alongside compliance.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality advisory and planning services to family businesses and their owners.
• Manage a portfolio of tax compliance clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Coach junior staff and contribute to their development.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of private client and business tax matters

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven experience delivering advisory work

Experience mentoring junior staff

Education

CTA qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Private Client Tax (Family Business Focus) - Leatherhead

This Private Client - Family Business team specialises in advising family-owned enterprises, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals on a broad range of tax matters. They go beyond compliance to provide strategic guidance on succession planning, business structuring, governance, and long-term wealth preservation. Working closely with colleagues across the firm, they deliver integrated solutions tailored to the unique needs of family-run businesses.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality advisory and planning services to family businesses and their owners.
• Managing a portfolio of tax compliance clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Supporting partners on bespoke projects such as succession planning, business restructures, and tax-efficient ownership models.
• Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with clients and across internal teams.
• Coaching junior staff and contributing to their development.
• Identifying new opportunities and contributing to business development initiatives.

About you

• CTA qualified (preferred) or equivalent experience at Manager or Senior Manager level.
• Strong technical knowledge of private client and business tax matters.
• Proven experience delivering advisory work alongside compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for supporting family businesses and understanding their long-term goals.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships.

How to apply

If you are interested in working directly with family run businesses please reach out to me now at [e-mail]

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