Tax Advisory Director

BHP Chartered Accountants; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP Chartered Accountants in Leeds seeks an experienced Tax Advisory Director to lead a diverse tax advisory portfolio, deliver high-quality advice, and build strong client relationships. You will mentor junior colleagues, contribute to business development, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm to provide integrated solutions.

The role emphasizes proactive tax planning, client service excellence, and staying updated with changing tax legislation while supporting the development of

Qualifications

• ACA and/or CTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax role in a professional practice.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and ability to interpret legislation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in coaching and developing junior team members.
• Ability to manage client portfolios, including billing and WIP.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of tax advisory projects as the main client contact.
• Provide proactive tax planning advice including succession planning and business sales.
• Review reports and technical work by junior team members for quality.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service.
• Manage client portfolios including fee negotiations, billing, and WIP.
• Coach and mentor team members from Tax Trainee to Senior level.
• Collaborate across the firm to provide integrated client solutions.
• Keep up to date with tax legislation and communicate developments to clients and team.
• Identify opportunities to introduce clients to other advisory services.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strong communication skills

Mentoring / People development

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA and/or CTA qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Tax Advisory Director to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, delivering high-quality advisory services, and supporting the development of both clients and colleagues.

The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of tax advisory work, providing commercially focused advice while ensuring an exceptional client experience. You will also play an active role in mentoring junior team members, contributing to business development initiatives, and working collaboratively across the wider firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of tax advisory projects, acting as the main point of contact for clients and ensuring queries are resolved efficiently.
• Provide proactive tax planning advice, including succession planning, business sales and acquisitions, share schemes, and group restructuring.
• Review tax advisory reports and technical work prepared by junior members of the team, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, working closely with colleagues to deliver an outstanding level of service.
• Manage your client portfolio effectively, including fee negotiations, billing, and work-in-progress (WIP) management.
• Coach, mentor, and support team members from Tax Trainee through to Senior level, helping to develop their technical and professional skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to provide integrated solutions for clients.
• Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant developments to both clients and the wider team.
• Identify opportunities to introduce clients to other specialist services, including Audit, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, and other advisory teams.
• Contribute to the firm's growth through practice development activities such as writing technical articles, delivering presentations, networking, and supporting process improvements.
• Maintain your technical expertise and professional development through ongoing CPD and relevant training.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACA and/or CTA qualification, or be qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in a Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax role within a professional practice environment.
• Strong technical tax knowledge, with the ability to research and interpret complex tax legislation.
• Experience across a range of taxes would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to advise clients and collaborate with colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous line management or supervisory experience, with a genuine interest in coaching and developing junior team members.
• A proactive, commercial mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count
• We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

About BHP

We love what we do, we’re proud of who we are, and we have fun along the way.

At BHP, we’re more than just a business advisory firm, we’re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping our clients and our people to thrive.

With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, we’re proud to be officially recognised as a Great Place To Work, and one of the best workplaces in the industry. Our commitment to flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement has earned us numerous awards, including:

• Best Workplaces™ for Development
• Best Workplaces™ for Women
• Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing
• Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance
• Employer of the Year

We value inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can perform at their best