Tax Director

Tax Director | Route to Partnership -Northamptonshire

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£90,000 £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Looking for more influence, better quality advisory work, and a genuine route towards Partnership?
An established independent accountancy firm in Northamptonshire is looking to appoint a Tax Director to play a key role in the continued development of its tax advisory offering.
This is a leadership opportunity suited to someone who enjoys building trusted client relationships, delivering high-level advisory work, and helping shape the future direction of a successful independent practice.
Working closely alongside the existing Tax Partner, you will support a varied portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of advisory matters.
The firm is keen to speak with commercially minded tax professionals who are looking for more than simply a technical compliance role. There is genuine scope to influence the future direction of the department and a clear long-term pathway towards Partnership for the right individual.
What Is on Offer
£90,000 £110,000 depending on experience
Performance-related bonus and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Clear progression towards Partnership
Opportunity to influence and develop an established advisory offering
High-quality client base including owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients
Supportive independent firm with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships
The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership role within the firms tax function, with a strong emphasis on advisory work and relationship-led client service.
You will work closely with the existing Tax Partner on a broad range of advisory matters including succession planning, shareholder planning, restructuring projects, remuneration planning, and strategic tax advice for owner-managed businesses and private clients.
Alongside delivering high-level advisory support, you will also contribute to the wider growth and development of the tax department, supporting the team and helping strengthen the firms long-term offering.
The firm already has a strong tax presence and loyal client base in place, but there is genuine appetite to bring in someone who can become a long-term part of the leadership and succession plan.
What You Will Be Doing
Leading complex tax advisory projects across corporate and personal tax
Acting as a trusted adviser to entrepreneurial businesses and high-net-worth individuals
Supporting clients with strategic tax planning and commercial decision-making
Working closely with the Tax Partner on specialist advisory assignments
Developing and mentoring members of the tax team
Identifying opportunities to expand advisory services within the existing client base
Contributing to the continued growth and direction of the tax function
Supporting networking and business development activity where appropriate
What They Are Looking For
ACA / CTA qualified (or equivalent)
Strong background in tax advisory within an accountancy practice environment
Experience working with owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients
Comfortable managing senior client relationships
Commercially aware with a proactive and relationship-focused approach
Someone who enjoys advisory work and wants to play a visible role within a growing independent firm
Previous experience operating at Senior Manager, Associate Director, Director, or Partner Designate level would be of interest
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