Tax Director

Hays; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent, forward-thinking accountancy firm is seeking a Tax Director to lead their Private Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to drive growth and provide expert tax advisory services to high-net-worth clients. With a focus on compliance with UK tax laws, the successful candidate will build strong client relationships and collaborate with various departments. The firm promotes an inclusive culture and offers a path to equity partnership, making it a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Path to equity partnership

Inclusive company culture

Good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Tax or Accountancy is essential.
• Proven experience in a tax leadership role within a professional services firm.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tax Advisory

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Knowledge of UK Tax Laws

Education

CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser)

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)

ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant)

Job description

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An independent, forward-thinking accountancy, audit and advisory firm with 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:

• 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: that 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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