Personal Tax Director

Are you an experienced personal tax professional ready to lead a thriving team and influence the future of private client services at a respected regional firm?

A highly regarded and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Ipswich is seeking a Personal Tax Director to head up its growing private client tax function. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering the chance to take ownership of a diverse portfolio, guide a talented team, and play a key role in shaping the long-term direction of the firm’s personal tax offering.

You’ll be joining a business with a strong local reputation, a collaborative team culture, and an unwavering commitment to quality and client care.

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• Leading the delivery of high-level personal tax advice, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction
• Managing and expanding a portfolio of complex client cases involving CGT, IHT, trusts, and residency issues
• Overseeing compliance processes and ensuring timely and accurate submissions
• Providing strategic input on the development and expansion of the private client offering
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing tax team
• Collaborating with fellow directors and partners across service lines to ensure seamless client support
• Driving new business opportunities through existing relationships and external networking

With deep roots across East Anglia and a growing presence in Norfolk, this respected firm delivers specialist advisory and compliance services to a diverse range of private and corporate clients. They pride themselves on long-term relationships, high technical standards, and a supportive internal culture.

Recognised as a Top 50+50 UK accountancy practice, the firm invests in its people and is committed to maintaining a progressive and inclusive environment where professionals at every level are supported to thrive.

• CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent professional qualification)
• Extensive experience in personal tax compliance and advisory, ideally at Senior Manager or Director level
• Strong understanding of the tax needs of high-net-worth clients and complex private client structures
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and support others’ development
• Commercial insight and a track record of contributing to business development
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, growth-focused mindset

• £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role
• Flexible working options
• Private medical insurance
• Route to partnership
• Performance-related bonuses
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional development
• Wellness initiatives
• Plus more

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Ipswich and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.