Head of Brighton Office & Tax Services

Head of Brighton Office & Tax Services

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
Location: Brighton
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time, minimum 30 hours per week (37.5 hours standard week)
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 FTE
Join a modern and forward-thinking accountancy practice that prioritises genuine relationships over just crunching numbers. At Collective Concepts Accounting, we value both our team members and the businesses we support, fostering a culture of care, collaboration, and professional excellence.
The Role
This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, client-centric environment. You will oversee the full delivery of our accounting, advisory, and tax services.
You will lead a team of Client Advisory Managers, Client Advisory Accountants and an outsourced team in India, developing their technical capability, supporting their client relationships, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across the department.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop the Client Advisory Managers and Client Advisory Accountants
Prepare and carry out staff review meetings and monthly catch-ups
Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee workload planning, resource allocation, and team capacity management
Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing professional development within the Advisory team
Lead the weekly accounting meeting with the Team
Attend and contribute to weekly leadership meetings
Service Delivery and Client Relationship Management
Oversee the preparation and timely submission of all personal tax returns
Prepare and review complex high-net-worth tax returns, including those involving: Non-UK tax residents
Non-dom clients
Cryptoasset tax disclosures and returns
Property and share disposals (including CGT)
Leading R&D tax advisory service, ensuring compliance-focused and high-quality claims
Managing the tax consulting function, delivering strategic advisory work to clients, including personal tax, CGT, residence, domicile, and crypto tax
Reviewing complex computations prepared by junior and mid-level team members
Leading tax planning projects at both the personal and corporate levels
Supporting HMRC enquiries, disclosures, and technical queries as required
Act as the senior point of escalation for client complaints
Support Client Advisory Managers in managing client expectations, scope, and service quality
Lead strategic financial conversations with clients where required
Ensure client satisfaction, retention, and long-term relationship growth

Operational Excellence
Drive improvements in systems, processes, and workflows across the Advisory function
Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards
Collaborate with leadership to refine service offerings, pricing, and delivery models
Support the integration of new technology, automation, and reporting tools
Strategic Contribution
Contribute to firm-wide planning, growth initiatives, and operational strategy
Provide insights into team performance, client trends, and service development opportunities
Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the Advisory department
Requirements
Essential
Fully qualified accountant or working towards (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent)
Significant experience in accounting, advisory, and Tax Compliance services
Strong experience managing diverse and complex personal tax portfolios
Demonstrable expertise in crypto tax, CGT, non-resident and non-dom rules, and HNW structures
Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong technical knowledge of UK tax laws and HMRC practices
Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information
Experience improving processes, systems, and workflows
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Desirable
Experience in a modern, cloud-based accounting firm
Familiarity with Xero, Dext, Iris elements or similar tools
Experience supporting SMEs, start-ups, or high-growth businesses
What's in It For You
Flexible hybrid working with up to two days per week of remote work after probation
Flexible core hours from 09:15–14:45
£750 welcome bonus upon passing probation
Enhanced annual leave starting at 30 days and rising to 35 days once fully qualified (ACCA/ACA/CTA)
5% commission on fees from new clients you introduce (first 12 months)
Structured training, CPD support, paid study leave where applicable, and clear progression pathways
Clear career progression toward Director level, with potential equity opportunities for the right candidate
A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture
Opportunity to shape a growing department and make a meaningful impact
Application Process
Alongside your application, we'd love it if you could include a short 60-second video about something you are passionate about. This is optional, but a great way for us to learn more about you beyond your CV.
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