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Private Client Tax Director

£37.5 - £43.2 per hourEstimated

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Tax Director to join a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Bury St Edmunds, offering flexible working, a generous company pension, and much more. This role represents a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded Private Client Tax Director to take ownership of a substantial portfolio, lead and develop a talented team, and contribute directly to the strategic growth of the tax function. The successful candidate will play a key role at leadership level within a firm that values ambition and rewards success.

As a specialist accountancy practice recruitment agency, Crowe Watson Recruitment understands the private client tax market inside and out, and we take real pride in matching senior professionals with firms that align with their expertise and ambitions. Our consultative, relationship–led approach ensures every introduction is a genuine fit, not just on paper, but in terms of culture and long–term career trajectory.

What is the day–to–day of the role:

  • Lead and manage a significant portfolio of private clients, including high net worth individuals and trusts
  • Provide strategic tax planning advice across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax
  • Oversee and develop the private client tax team, including mentoring and technical training
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, introducers, and other professional contacts
  • Contribute to business development initiatives and support the strategic growth of the department

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • CTA qualified with significant post–qualification experience at a senior or director level
  • Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing a team
  • Excellent technical knowledge of private client tax compliance and advisory work
  • Commercially astute with strong business development capability

Benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Generous company pension
  • Genuine influence over the department's direction
  • Firm renowned for its collaborative culture

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, and references to pay rates are indicative. Salary is dependent on experience.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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