Head Of Tax (Advisory)

Sale Permanent View Job Description
Our client is an established, independent firm of chartered accountants with a team of 50 professionals specialising in accounts, audit, and payroll services.
  • Our client is seeking a dynamic Head of Tax to lead their advisory tax practice
  • Equity participation - 5% equity stake available

About Our Client

As part of a wider network with strong collaborative relationships, they serve a diverse client base including SMEs across a variety of sectors, high-net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses, recruitment firms, property developers, timber merchants (£20m+ turnover), and major online retailers (£2.2bn+ turnover).

Job Description

  • Client Advisory & Relationship Management
  • Technical Excellence & Documentation
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Business Development & Growth
  • Strategic Development

The Successful Applicant

Essential Requirements

  • Qualified chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA) or chartered tax adviser (CTA)
  • Extensive experience in tax advisory, particularly for owner-managed businesses
  • Strong client-facing skills with proven ability to present to senior stakeholders
  • Commercial acumen to identify tax planning opportunities
  • Technical expertise across personal tax, corporation tax, and capital taxes
  • Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively within existing team structure



Personal Attributes

  • Client-focused with natural relationship-building abilities
  • Entrepreneurial mindset to develop new service offerings
  • Strong communication skills for complex tax matters
  • Supportive leadership style to work alongside existing managers
  • Professional presence suitable for high-value client interactions



Preferred Experience

  • Experience with family-owned businesses and succession planning
  • Knowledge of property and construction sector taxation
  • Background in business restructuring and exit planning
  • Previous experience in independent practice environment

What's on Offer

Financial Package

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Equity participation - 5% equity stake available
  • Performance-related rewards linked to business development success



Professional Development

  • Autonomy to develop and lead advisory practice
  • CPD support and professional development opportunities
  • Networking opportunities through their wider professional network
  • Collaborative environment with established client relationships



Working Environment

  • Predominantly office-based with 1-2 days home working flexibility
  • Supportive team culture with focus on collaboration
  • Established client base providing immediate advisory opportunities
  • Growth platform within expanding professional services group
Contact
Hannah Styles
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6764980
Phone number
+441618286205

Job summary

Job function
Tax
Subsector
Tax Practice
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Sale
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hannah Styles
Consultant phone
+441618286205
Job reference
JN-062025-6764980