Private Client Tax Director

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Private Client Tax Director in High Wycombe with hybrid working. The role offers senior leadership over a diversified private client tax portfolio, guiding strategy and client engagement while balancing local office accessibility. It provides a realistic path toward equity-level responsibilities within a respected accountancy environment. The opportunity suits a strategic practitioner ready to lead and mentor a growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in private client tax within a practice environment.
• Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships at a senior level.
• Track record of leading or mentoring junior team members.
• Strong advisory skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of high net worth individuals, families and trusts.
• Lead and develop the private client tax team, providing guidance and technical support.
• Act as a trusted adviser on complex tax planning and advisory matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a key contact for portfolio clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and add value across the portfolio.
• Contribute to the wider growth and strategic direction of the office.

Skills

Private client tax

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Tax advisory

Education

CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Private Client Tax Director

High Wycombe, Hybrid working

£80,000 - £95,000 pa

If you're an experienced private client specialist looking to step into a more senior, strategic role without the daily grind into the city, this is a genuinely compelling opportunity based in High Wycombe. This position offers the scope to operate at Director level while retaining the balance and accessibility of a local office, all within a highly regarded accountancy environment.

You'll be joining a well-established and growing firm known for its strength in private client work and long-standing relationships. This Private Client Tax Director role has been designed for someone ready to take ownership, lead a team, and shape the direction of a high-quality portfolio, with a clear and supported progression path beyond Senior Manager level.
In this accountancy setting, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, influence client strategy, and mentor a capable team, all while building towards future leadership opportunities.

What you'll be doing

• Taking full responsibility for a diverse portfolio of high net worth individuals, families, and trusts
• Acting as a trusted adviser on complex tax planning and advisory matters
• Leading and developing a team, providing guidance and technical support
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a key point of contact
• Identifying opportunities to expand services and add value across the portfolio
• Contributing to the wider growth and strategic direction of the office

What we're looking for

• Strong background in private client tax within a practice environment
• Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships at a senior level
• Confidence in handling complex advisory work independently
• Experience leading or mentoring junior team members
• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business growth
• CTA or equivalent qualification would be expected

What's on offer

• Salary in the region of £80,000 to £95,000, positioned at a strong Senior Manager level
• Clear progression route towards equity or Partner-level responsibilities
• A genuinely local role in High Wycombe, avoiding the need for a London commute
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• High-quality client portfolio with advisory exposure
• Supportive leadership team and long-term career development within accountancy

This Private Client Tax Director opportunity would suit someone ready to step up, take ownership, and build something long term.