Tax Director

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd - Experts in Public Practice Accountancy Recruitment UK-Wide; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and advisory practice in Manchester is seeking a dynamic Tax Director to lead its tax advisory function. This key leadership role involves managing diverse client portfolios and driving departmental growth, with a pathway to equity partnership for the right candidate. The firm values innovation and collaboration, ensuring a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Performance-related bonuses

Contributory pension scheme

Wellness initiatives

Volunteering hours

Route to partnership

Qualifications

• Strong tax advisory background at senior manager or director level.
• Proven ability in strategic tax planning across diverse clients.
• Experience mentoring and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s tax advisory function across personal and corporate tax matters.
• Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.
• Drive the growth of the tax department and provide leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Business Development

Education

CTA-qualified or ACA/ACCA

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Tax Director

Are you a senior tax leader ready to make your mark in a forward-thinking and collaborative firm?

A growing and ambitious accountancy and advisory practice in Manchester is looking to appoint a dynamic and commercially astute Tax Director to lead its tax offering across a diverse and expanding client base.

This is a key leadership role offering both strategic influence and hands-on involvement in complex advisory work. The successful candidate will join an innovative and people-focused leadership team with a clear route to equity partnership for the right individual.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s tax advisory function across personal, corporate, and transactional tax matters
• Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, SMEs, family-owned businesses, and corporate clients
• Deliver specialist advice on capital gains tax, inheritance tax, business restructuring, share schemes, and succession planning
• Drive the growth of the tax department, including client development and internal training
• Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of tax professionals at various stages in their careers
• Collaborate closely with other service lines to deliver integrated solutions
• Act as a senior representative of the firm in client meetings and industry events

About the Firm

This Manchester-based practice is part of a larger progressive group with a national presence and local autonomy, enabling agile decision-making and high-quality service. Known for combining deep technical knowledge with a strong emphasis on client relationships, the firm supports a wide range of entrepreneurial businesses and individuals.

The culture is modern, inclusive, and forward-looking, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and empowering professionals to achieve their full potential.

Candidate Requirements

• CTA-qualified or ACA/ACCA with a strong tax advisory background
• Demonstrated experience at a senior manager or director level within a practice environment
• Proven ability to deliver strategic tax planning across a broad range of clients
• Commercially minded with a strong track record in business development and relationship management
• Skilled team leader with experience mentoring and developing staff
• Ambitious, proactive, and ready to contribute at board level

What’s on Offer?

• £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role
• Flexible working options
• Volunteering hours
• Route to partnership
• Performance-related bonuses
• 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 Manchester 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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