Private Client Tax Director

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private health insurance

CPD

Life insurance

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits

Commission on new client acquisitions

Job summary

TPF Recruitment in Sidcup, United Kingdom, is seeking a Private Client Tax Director to lead the private client tax function within a prestigious Chartered Accountancy firm. You will oversee tax compliance, provide bespoke planning advice, and mentor junior staff while delivering exceptional service to high net worth clients.

The role requires ACA/ACCA and/or CTA, a proven practice background, strong UK tax knowledge, and outstanding communication.

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACA/ACCA and/or CTA accreditation, or equivalent.
• Proven track record in private client tax within a practice setting.
• Thorough understanding of UK tax laws and regulations.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Exceptional organisational skills, adept at handling multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the provision of tax compliance services for a diverse client portfolio.
• Offer expert tax planning advice and solutions to high net worth individuals, trusts, and estates.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff within the tax department.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships through outstanding service and communication.
• Ensure strict adherence to all statutory tax filing deadlines and regulatory mandates.

Skills

UK tax legislation

Communication skills

Team leadership

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA and/or CTA accreditation

Job description

Sidcup, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/10/2026

TPF Recruitment is delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for a Private Client Tax Director to join a prestigious Chartered Accountancy firm located in Sidcup. This role offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering specialised tax services to a diverse range of private clients. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in providing expert tax advice, compliance services, and strategic planning, thereby ensuring utmost client satisfaction and further enhancing the firm's reputation for excellence.

As the Private Client Tax Director, your responsibilities will encompass a wide array of tax-related tasks, including overseeing the preparation and review of income tax returns, and offering tailored tax planning advice in areas such as CGT, IHT, Trusts, Wills, Probate etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the provision of tax compliance services for a diverse client portfolio.
• Offer expert tax planning advice and solutions to high net worth individuals, trusts, and estates.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff members within the tax department.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships through outstanding service and communication.
• Ensure strict adherence to all statutory tax filing deadlines and regulatory mandates.
  

Requirements

• Qualified with ACA/ACCAand/or CTA accreditation, or equivalent.
  
• Proven track record inprivate client tax within a practice setting.
  
• Thorough understanding ofUK tax laws and regulations.
  
• Outstanding communicationand interpersonal abilities.
  
• Capable of workingindependently and collaboratively within a team.
  
• Exceptional organisationalskills, adept at handling multiple tasks concurrently.
  
• Highly Competitive Salary
• 25 days of annual leave inaddition to Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• CPD
• Life Insurance
• Commission on newclient acquisitions
• On-site parking facilities
• Employee assistanceprogramme
• Additional flexible benefits