Tax Director

TN United Kingdom; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Gillingham is seeking a Tax Director to lead their Private Tax team. The role involves providing expert tax advisory services, ensuring compliance with UK tax laws, and developing departmental strategies for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to drive growth and progress to partnership within a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Path to equity partnership

Inclusive and supportive company culture

Good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a tax leadership role within a professional services firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the private client tax department and oversee strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide expert tax advisory services to high-net-worth clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Education

CTA

STEP

ACA

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Tax Director

Employer Location: England, Gillingham, Dorset

Salary: - per annum + £Excellent + Great Benefits

Closing date: 10 Jun 2025

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Job Details

An independent, forward-thinking accountancy, audit and advisory firm with a deep-rooted tradition and a progressive approach is seeking a Tax Director to lead their specialist Private Tax team. Serving clients mainly across Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Somerset, the firm is continuing to expand to partner with local solicitors, IFAs, HNWIs, and commercial clients, offering comprehensive compliance and advisory services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the private client tax department and oversee strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide expert tax advisory services to high-net-worth clients.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK tax laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement departmental strategies for growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver integrated services.

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a professional qualification in Tax or Accountancy (CTA, STEP or ACA).
• Proven experience in a tax leadership role within a professional services firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Outstanding client relationship management and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience in trusts, planning, and advisory (preferred but not essential).

What's on Offer:

• Attractive salary
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team within a respected firm.
• Path to equity partnership.
• Inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Good work/life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to drive growth, progress to partnership and provide expert guidance in a trusted local accountancy firm.

If this sounds like the sort of opportunity you are looking for, and you have the required experience in accountancy practice, please apply straight away or feel free to contact Lorna Pilling directly on 0333 010 5719 for a confidential career discussion about this and/or other opportunities that may be available to you.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this position, so you will need to have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Company

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success and a workforce of 10,000+ across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organizations where they can achieve a lasting impact.

Our deep industry knowledge, extensive global network, and commitment to innovation set us apart. We support organizations of all sizes, from international blue chips to SMEs, in finding the right talent to transform their business.

Whether you seek local or international opportunities, permanent or interim roles, we have the coverage and understanding to assist you.

We have specialist recruitment teams in areas such as:

• Corporate Governance
• Credit Control
• Part-Qualified Accountant
• Payroll
• Public Practice Accounting
• Public Services Accounting
• Senior Finance – Qualified
• Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
• Tax & Treasury

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

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