Private Client Tax Director - Hybrid & Trust Leadership

Pro-Tax; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Independent Accountancy firm is seeking a Private Client Tax Director with a focus on trusts to lead their Yorkshire operations. This role requires substantial private client tax experience, strong knowledge of UK tax legislation, and proven business development skills. The successful candidate will manage a team and maintain client relationships while providing expert tax planning advice. Located in Leeds with hybrid flexibility, this position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Flexible working

Benefits

Qualifications

• Suitable qualification including ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT or STEP.
• Several years experience working in private client tax, focusing on Trust & IHT.
• Experience building and running teams.
• Experience with business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and review of complex trust and estate tax compliance work.
• Provide expert tax planning advice to trustees and high-net-worth individuals.
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as a point of contact.
• Monitor changes in UK tax law affecting trusts and estates.
• Identify opportunities for additional services supporting business development.
• Manage and mentor a team of tax professionals.

Skills

Experience in private client tax

Expertise in Trust & IHT tax

Business development skills

Team management experience

Education

ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT or STEP qualification

Job description

A leading Independent Accountancy firm is seeking a Private Client Tax Director with a focus on trusts to lead their Yorkshire operations. This role requires substantial private client tax experience, strong knowledge of UK tax legislation, and proven business development skills. The successful candidate will manage a team and maintain client relationships while providing expert tax planning advice. Located in Leeds with hybrid flexibility, this position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.