Tax Director - Northampton

Georgiana Head Recruitment Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgiana Head Recruitment Limited is seeking a Tax Director for our client, a top 40 accountancy firm, in Northampton. You will lead the tax advisory and compliance practice, drive tax strategy, and shape service delivery with a Senior Manager stepping up to direct leadership.

The role requires 10+ years in tax advisory, strong UK tax knowledge, and excellent client management skills. Hybrid/flexible working is available for the right candidate, with an excellent salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• CTA or ACA qualification required.
• 10+ years in tax advisory, with senior leadership experience.
• Experience in a professional services firm or large tax department.
• Proven ability to lead a team and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax advisory and compliance practice, setting strategic direction.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimise client positions.
• Advise on tax planning, compliance, M&A, international tax, and transfer pricing.
• Build and maintain client relationships, identify growth opportunities.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals.

Skills

Tax advisory

Client relationships

Leadership

Strategic tax planning

Education

CTA/ACA qualification

Job description

Our client is a top 40 accountancy firm who seek a CTA or ACA qualified Tax Director. You will be the leading figure in their Tax department in Northampton; you will play a critical role in shaping and driving our tax strategy. You will be responsible for providing high-quality tax advisory services, managing client relationships, and leading a team of tax professionals. This position requires a deep understanding of UK tax law, extensive experience in tax advisory and compliance, and the ability to deliver strategic tax solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead, manage and grow the tax advisory and compliance practice, providing strategic direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality tax services.
• Develop and implement innovative tax strategies and solutions to optimise tax positions for our clients.
• Advise clients on a wide range of tax issues, including tax planning, compliance, M&A, international tax, and transfer pricing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for business development and growth.
• Opportunity to lead a team of tax professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to foster professional development.
• Ensure compliance with UK tax laws and regulations, keeping abreast of changes in tax legislation and advising clients on the implications.
• Collaborate with other departments within the firm to deliver comprehensive and integrated services to clients.

It is likely that you will have 10 years plus of experience in tax advisory roles, with a significant portion spent in a senior leadership capacity and extensive experience working within a professional services firm or a large tax department. Both hybrid and flexible working can be available for the right candidate. This role would suit a Senior Manager looking for a step up. Excellent salary and benefits.

Unfortunately, our client is unable to offer Visa sponsorship.