Tax Director

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

Job summary

An established multi-office accountancy firm is seeking a dynamic Tax Director to lead personal tax advisory services. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio while fostering strong relationships and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess a wealth of personal tax experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving. As part of a firm with ambitious growth plans, you will have the chance to contribute to exciting business development strategies while enjoying a supportive company culture. With a clear pathway to progression, this is an excellent opportunity for career-driven professionals aiming for partnership.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Clear route to progression

Positive and supportive company culture

Modern offices and social activities

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive personal tax experience in UK practice.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to manage client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead personal tax advisory for a diverse client portfolio.
• Build trusted client relationships and oversee junior team members.
• Support business development and compliance efforts.

Skills

Personal Tax Advisory

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Portfolio Management

Education

CTA, ACCA, or ACA qualified

Qualified by extensive experience

Job description

Tax Director Job Vacancy

Are you career-driven with your sights set on partnership? Available with an established, multi-office accountancy practice, this Tax Director job offers the opportunity to lead the provision of personal tax advisory work for a diverse, loyal, and growing client portfolio.

We’re looking for a qualified and highly experienced accountant with a wealth of personal tax experience who can hit the ground running as an integral part of a dynamic team. The right candidate will be an excellent communicator who can build enhanced relationships. Whilst outstanding technical knowledge is important, this opportunity will suit someone with a passion for working closely with a wide range of clients.

This highly regarded firm has ambitious growth plans and is looking for a motivated accountant who can drive this positive trajectory. Embracing modern working methods, this firm will suit a forward-thinking candidate who is keen to stay at the forefront of industry trends.

Job Purpose

• Lead advisory work for a significant portfolio of personal tax clients, including tax compliance and planning projects.
• Monitor all commercial aspects of portfolio management for your selection of clients, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are met.
• Build trusted client relationships, proactively handling queries and problem solving.
• Oversee junior team members, including workflow management, reviewing work, and providing training.
• Support the compliance team with the preparation of computations where needed.
• Interpret changes to taxation legislation and provide trusted advisory to clients and colleagues.
• Champion your own professional development, undertaking regular training opportunities.
• Support business development strategies, including preparing proposals, actively seeking out opportunities, and assisting with marketing initiatives.

About The Employer

This Tax Director job is available with an established, multi-office accountancy firm that has built a diverse, loyal, and growing client portfolio. Enjoying stable growth and with ambitious plans for the coming years, this is an exciting time to join the Ipswich team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting this positive trajectory.

Offering a clear pathway to progression, this reputable firm is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels and will suit a career-driven candidate with their sights set on Partner in due course.

What’s On Offer

• £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role
• Contributory pension scheme
• Clear route to progression
• Hybrid working options
• Positive and supportive company culture
• Modern offices and social activities
• Wellness initiatives

The Successful Applicant

• CTA, ACCA, or ACA qualified, or equivalent, with impressive experience in UK practice.
• Qualified by extensive experience would also be considered.
• A proven track record of autonomously managing a portfolio in practice.
• Excellent communication skills and sound attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• A team player able to work closely with senior team members.
• Constructive support to junior team members.
• A can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn from an experienced team.