Tax Director

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd - Experts in Public Practice Accountancy Recruitment UK-Wide; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded accountancy practice in Coventry is seeking a Tax Director to lead its private client division. This pivotal role involves managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and providing tailored tax planning solutions. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a pathway to partnership.

Benefits

Volunteering hours

Route to partnership

Discretionary bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant senior experience in private client tax.
• Extensive expertise in personal tax planning, trusts, IHT, and CGT.
• Strong communicator with proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the private client tax offering.
• Deliver complex tax advice relating to capital gains tax and estate planning.
• Mentor and support a capable tax team.

Skills

Personal tax planning

Trusts

Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Leadership

Communication

Education

CTA-qualified or ACA/ACCA

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Tax Director

Ready to lead a thriving private client tax function at a firm where your expertise will shape the future?

A long-established and well-regarded accountancy practice in Coventry is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Tax Director to join its leadership team, heading up the private client division.

This is a pivotal role within a successful and growing firm, offering a unique opportunity to take the lead on a broad and interesting portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, family estates, and trusts. You’ll be joining at a senior level with a voice in the strategic direction of the firm and potential for equity partnership for the right candidate.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the private client tax offering, managing a portfolio of HNWIs, business owners, trusts, and estates
• Deliver complex tax advice relating to capital gains tax, inheritance tax, estate planning, and residency/domicile matters
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing tailored tax planning and advisory solutions
• Oversee and review high-level compliance work, ensuring technical accuracy and best-in-class service
• Mentor and support a capable tax team, fostering development and knowledge-sharing
• Work closely with the partners to identify growth opportunities and contribute to firm-wide strategy
• Represent the firm externally where needed and strengthen its profile in the private client space

About the Firm

This Coventry-based accountancy firm is recognised for its professionalism, long-term client relationships, and high staff retention. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to quality, they offer their senior professionals the autonomy, respect, and platform to make a real difference.

Their client base includes a loyal and growing group of private individuals, landed estates, family businesses, and high-value trusts—offering intellectually stimulating work without the red tape of larger firms.

Candidate Requirements

• CTA-qualified or ACA/ACCA with significant senior experience in private client tax
• Extensive expertise in personal tax planning, trusts, IHT, and CGT
• Strong communicator with the ability to build rapport and inspire confidence in clients and colleagues alike
• Proven leadership skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute at the strategic level
• A desire to join a values-driven firm and play a key role in its future

What’s on Offer?

• £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role
• Hybrid / flexible working
• Volunteering hours
• Route to partnership
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Wellness initiatives

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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Coventry and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.

Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting and Financial Services

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