Private Client Tax Director

Iconic Resourcing Ltd.; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconic Resourcing Ltd. invites applications for a Private Client Tax Director to lead a diverse portfolio of high-value private clients in the UK. You will advise on succession planning, estate structuring, and trusts, delivering tailored, commercially focused tax solutions.

Beyond client work, you’ll drive growth through business development, strengthen the firm’s networks and mentor junior colleagues. A pathway toward Partner progression is available within a collaborative, flexible work

Qualifications

• Significant experience in private client tax within a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, trusts and succession planning.
• Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships.
• Experience leading teams and developing junior staff.
• Commercial mindset with an interest in business development.
• Ambition to progress towards Partner level.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of private clients, advising on personal tax matters including succession planning, estate structuring, trusts and complex compliance.
• Act as a trusted adviser, building long-term relationships and delivering tailored, commercially focused solutions.
• Support the growth of the team through business development, identifying opportunities and strengthening networks.
• Develop junior colleagues, providing guidance and helping to shape the next generation of talent within the team.

Skills

Private client tax experience

Team leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Commercial mindset

Partner trajectory ambition

Education

CTA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Shape your own portfolio, deepen client relationships, and position yourself for Partnership. You’ll step into a senior leadership role with real autonomy, working closely with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and families on complex, high-value matters.

This is an environment built for ambitious advisers who want more than just technical delivery. You’ll have the platform to grow your network, influence the direction of the service line, and play a visible role in the continued expansion of a highly regarded private client team. With flexible working and a collaborative culture, it’s a role that offers both impact and balance.

What you’ll do

As a Private Client Tax Director, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio of private clients, advising on a wide range of personal tax matters including succession planning, estate structuring, trusts, and complex compliance. You’ll act as a trusted adviser, building long‑term relationships and delivering commercially focused, tailored solutions.

Alongside managing your own clients, you’ll support the wider growth of the team through business development, identifying new opportunities, and strengthening relationships across the firm and external networks. You’ll also play a key role in developing junior colleagues, providing guidance and helping to build the next generation of talent within the team.

What you’ll need

• CTA, ACA or equivalent qualified
• Significant experience in private client tax within a practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, trusts and succession planning
• Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships
• Experience leading teams and developing junior staff
• Commercial mindset with an interest in business development
• Ambition to progress towards Partner level

About the company

An independent accountancy and advisory firm that has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, partner-led advice while maintaining a collaborative and people-focused culture.

With a well-established private client offering, a diverse client base, and a clear commitment to developing its people, this is a business where you can build your profile, accelerate your progression, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the team.

Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity.

We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees.

As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally.

We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required.