Tax Director

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd - Experts in Public Practice Accountancy Recruitment UK-Wide; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Tax Director in Liverpool to lead tax services across various clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tax advisory, manage a diverse client portfolio, and drive the firm's tax strategy. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and significant growth opportunities within a fast-growing practice.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in a senior tax role within practice.
• Deep technical expertise across corporate and personal tax.
• Proven success in delivering complex tax advisory projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax department across compliance, advisory, and consultancy services.
• Manage a portfolio of high-profile clients.
• Drive business development initiatives to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Tax Advisory

Team Management

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

CTA qualified

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd - Experts in Public Practice Accountancy Recruitment UK-Wide

This range is provided by Public Practice Recruitment Ltd – your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Tax Director – Liverpool

Are you an experienced senior tax professional ready to take the next step into directorship? This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the tax function, shape strategy, and play a pivotal role in client advisory and business growth.

The Role

As Tax Director, you’ll lead the delivery of all tax services across a diverse and high‑value client portfolio, driving the firm’s tax strategy, ensuring technical excellence, and leading a team of experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the tax department across compliance, advisory, and consultancy services.
• Manage a portfolio of high‑profile clients, including corporate groups, entrepreneurs, and high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Provide advanced tax planning and advisory services, including business restructuring, acquisitions and disposals, succession planning, and share incentive schemes.
• Offer strategic guidance on corporate tax, personal tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and R&D reliefs.
• Act as the key technical lead for complex tax issues, providing solutions to clients and partners.
• Drive business development initiatives, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to the firm’s overall strategic plan.
• Oversee and mentor the tax team to ensure continuous professional development and technical excellence.
• Represent the firm externally, enhancing its reputation as a trusted adviser to ambitious businesses.
• Ensure full compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements.

About You

• CTA qualified (ACA/ACCA qualification also beneficial).
• Significant post‑qualification experience in a senior tax role within practice.
• Deep technical expertise across corporate and personal tax.
• Proven success in delivering complex tax advisory projects.
• Strong track record in managing and developing teams.
• Commercially aware, with a talent for identifying and converting business opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and strategic in approach.
• Experience in business restructuring, succession planning, and R&D claims is highly regarded.

The Firm

This established and fast‑growing accountancy and advisory practice is part of a wider national network that combines local expertise with access to extensive resources. The firm works with a wide range of clients— from entrepreneurial start‑ups to large corporate groups—providing expert audit, tax, and advisory services. You’ll join a modern, progressive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Leadership role influencing firm‑wide tax strategy.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor a growing team of professionals.
• Involvement in complex and technically rewarding client work.
• Direct access to the firm’s leadership team and contribution to strategic decision‑making.
• Ongoing professional development and a clear route to partnership.
• Supportive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking working culture.

The Opportunity

This senior leadership role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a growing professional services firm. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the tax function, lead advisory projects, and help drive the firm’s growth strategy across the region.

Contact

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high‑calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs. Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you.