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An independent, forward-thinking accountancy, audit and advisory firm with a deep-rooted tradition and a progressive approach is seeking a Tax Director to lead their specialist Private Tax team. Serving clients mainly across Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Somerset, the firm is continuing to expand to partner with local solicitors, IFAs, HNWIs, and commercial clients, offering comprehensive compliance and advisory services.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the private client tax department and oversee strategic growth initiatives.
- Provide expert tax advisory services to high-net-worth clients.
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK tax laws and regulations.
- Develop and implement departmental strategies for growth.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Collaborate with other departments to deliver integrated services.
Ideal Candidate:
- Holds a professional qualification in Tax or Accountancy (CTA, STEP or ACA).
- Proven experience in a tax leadership role within a professional services firm.
- Strong knowledge of UK tax laws and regulations.
- Demonstrates excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Outstanding client relationship management and strategic planning abilities.
- Experience in trusts, planning, and advisory (preferred but not essential).
What's on Offer:
- Attractive salary
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing team within a respected firm.
- Path to equity partnership.
- Inclusive and supportive company culture.
- Good work/life balance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to drive growth, progress to partnership and provide expert guidance in a trusted local accountancy firm.
If this sounds like the sort of opportunity you are looking for, and you have the required experience in accountancy practice, please apply straight away or feel free to contact Lorna Pilling directly on for a confidential career discussion about this and/or other opportunities that may be available to you.
Please note: that sponsorship is not available for this position, so you will need to have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
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