Tax Partner

DPC Chartered Accountants; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPC Chartered Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, seeks an experienced Tax Partner to join our growing practice in Stoke-on-Trent. You will work with an existing Tax Partner to shape our tax function, drive growth, and deliver high-quality advisory and compliance services.

The ideal candidate brings SME-focused experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to generate opportunities and maximise value from clients. A collaborative, people-first culture underpins our approach.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and advisory issues for SME clients.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships and new opportunities.
• Leadership experience with mentoring teams and driving tax advisory delivery.
• Experience collaborating across service lines (audit and accounts).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with personal and corporate clients, providing strategic insight and technical solutions.
• Advise clients on growth strategies, exit strategies (family succession, management buyouts), and value creation.
• Guide clients on reducing risk and extracting profit while maintaining compliance.
• Assist with restructuring, property acquisitions, and disposals, coordinating with external advisors to achieve outcomes.
• Co-lead and develop the tax team, embedding growth and quality.
• Support business development and contribute to the growth strategy of the practice.

Skills

UK tax knowledge

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Education

CTA qualified

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Tax Partner to join our growing accountancy practice. This role will work closely alongside an existing Tax Partner to shape the future of the tax function, drive growth, and deliver high-quality advisory and compliance services.

The ideal candidate will bring strong SME experience, a dynamic mindset, and the ability to collaborate across service lines, particularly with audit and accounts teams.

While an existing client portfolio is not essential, the successful candidate must have a proven ability to generate opportunities, develop client relationships, and maximise value from the existing client base.

About DPC, Part of the Sumer Group

We’re a forward-thinking team of business advisors with a reputation for quality, trust and people-first values. We believe that success comes from putting people at the heart of everything that we do - our colleagues, our clients, and our community.

Our shared values shape the way we work every day:

• We shine together – collaboration and teamwork are at our core.


• We do the right thing – integrity guides every decision

We make it count – delivering real impact for our business and our people.

DPC is part of the Sumer Group who are the 11th largest accountancy firm in the UK. DPC and Sumer champion small to medium-sized businesses across the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with a varied portfolio of personal and corporate clients, offering strategic insight as well as technical solutions.


• Provide expert advice to clients regarding growth strategies, exit strategies (such as family succession, third party exit, and management buy outs


• Advise clients on building corporate value, minimise risk, and profit extraction.


• Assist with restructuring, property acquisitions and disposals. Working with client’s external advisors to deliver successful outcomes for clients.


• Help co- lead and develop the tax team, embedding a culture of growth, collaboration and quality.


• Build the profile of our practice, contributing to business development and supporting our ambitious growth strategy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience advising SME personal and corporate clients.


• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and advisory issues, and how these apply to a SME client base.


• Commercially astute, with proven ability to build long‑term client relationships.


• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and mentoring teams.


• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

If you’re an experienced tax leader who wants to make a real impact in a people‑first firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together


• We Do the Right Thing


• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

About DPC

DPC Accountants, based across Staffordshire and the East Midlands, provide expert business and tax advice, combining over 80 years of industry experience with modern technology to deliver tailored solutions.

Working with clients ranging from start-ups to established businesses, they offer a comprehensive range of services, including accounting, audit, tax planning, and compliance. Their focus on building strong relationships ensures they understand each client’s financial goals and can provide the support needed to achieve success. With a growing presence across the region through multiple office locations, DPC is well positioned to support businesses wherever they are based while maintaining the personalised service and high standards they are known for. Recognised for their innovative approach and commitment to excellence, DPC is a trusted partner for businesses navigating an ever-changing financial landscape