Tax Partner

Rapid Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Harrow on the Hill is seeking a commercially minded Tax Partner to lead their UK and international tax division. This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary of up to £120,000, private healthcare, and equity potential. Candidates should be CTA qualified with over 8 years of relevant tax experience, showing strong technical expertise and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. This position allows for significant influence over department strategic direction and requires some international travel.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Performance-related bonus scheme

Equity potential

Structured CPD and professional development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Strong technical expertise across both UK and international tax.
• Willingness to travel internationally for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax advisory and structuring matters for private clients.
• Mentor and develop the tax team for high performance.
• Identify opportunities to expand the firm's tax client base.

Skills

Strong commercial instincts

Demonstrated leadership capability

Confident communication

Technical expertise in UK and international tax

Education

CTA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

CCH

Sage

QuickBooks

VT Transaction

Xero

Job description

Tax Partner – UK & International Advisory | Harrow on the Hill

Salary: Up to £120,000 + Private Healthcare + Bonus + Equity Potential

We are supporting a highly respected accountancy practice in Harrow on the Hill in their search for a commercially minded Tax Partner to lead their UK and international tax division. This senior leadership opportunity offers equity potential, strategic influence, and the chance to shape a growing tax function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Advisory & Client Relationship Management
• Lead on advisory and structuring matters for a portfolio of UK and international private clients, HNWIs, and business owners.
• Provide specialist guidance on residence and domicile, inheritance tax, CGT, property tax, offshore trusts, and HMRC enquiries.
• Deliver pre-arrival tax planning and remittance strategies, including clean capital advice.
• Maintain and grow long‑term client relationships, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, value‑driven service.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team, supporting technical development and day‑to‑day performance.
• Deliver in‑house training and drive a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Promote cross‑departmental collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Business Development & Firm Representation

• Identify opportunities to expand the firm’s tax client base both in the UK and internationally.
• Represent the practice at trade missions, conferences, seminars, and private client events.
• Lead thought leadership efforts via articles, webinars, and public speaking engagements.

Compliance & Oversight

• Oversee the delivery of personal and corporate tax compliance, including returns, P11Ds, and ATED filings.
• Monitor department budgets, reporting deadlines, and client deliverables.
• Ensure all activity remains compliant with current tax legislation and best practice.

Technology & Tools

• Use CCH, Sage, QuickBooks, VT Transaction, and Xero to manage client work and streamline internal processes.

Candidate Profile:

• CTA qualified (or equivalent), with 8+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Strong technical expertise across both UK and international tax, ideally with exposure to private client and advisory work.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and a commitment to developing people.
• Strong commercial instincts and a successful track record of business development.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, professional approach.
• Willing to travel internationally for client meetings and events.

What’s on Offer:

• Base salary up to £120,000 (depending on experience)
• Private healthcare and performance‑related bonus scheme
• Equity potential for the right candidate
• Structured CPD and professional development
• Opportunity to lead and shape the strategic direction of a growing tax division