Tax Director

Are you an experienced tax leader looking for a high-impact role in a growing firm?

A well-established accountancy practice in Carlisle is seeking a Tax Director to lead its corporate tax function. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s tax strategy, overseeing a diverse client portfolio, and providing expert guidance to businesses across agriculture, healthcare, and SMEs.

With a collaborative leadership team, a strong commitment to professional development, and flexible hybrid working options, this firm provides an excellent platform for a senior tax professional to make a lasting impact while continuing to advance their career.

Ready to take on a leadership role with real influence?

Apply now for this Tax Director job in Carlisle!

• Lead and develop the firm’s corporation tax function, ensuring high-quality compliance and advisory services
• Provide expert tax planning and strategic guidance to clients across a range of industries, with a focus on agriculture and healthcare businesses
• Stay updated with changing UK tax legislation, ensuring both clients and the firm remain compliant and well-positioned for success
• Offer technical tax support and training to the team, maintaining a high standard of expertise and knowledge

• Act as a trusted advisor, building and maintaining strong client relationships by delivering tailored tax solutions
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of the firm’s tax advisory services
• Work closely with partners and senior leadership, driving forward the firm’s tax strategy and ensuring long-term client success
• Represent the firm at networking events and industry forums, enhancing its reputation in the market

• Oversee and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Provide coaching and technical support, ensuring staff development and progression
• Implement best practices to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency within the tax division

This Carlisle-based accountancy practice is a well-established and respected firm with 200 staff and 12 Equity Partners. The firm has a dedicated tax team of 25 professionals, delivering expert tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base spanning agriculture, healthcare, and owner-managed businesses.

Carlisle is a thriving professional services hub, offering fantastic career opportunities, excellent transport links, and access to the stunning Lake District. With a strong local economy and an expanding financial services sector, Carlisle is an ideal location for a Tax Director looking to take on a strategic leadership role in a respected and growing firm.

• CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualification, with significant experience in corporation tax
• Proven track record of leading and managing tax teams within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical expertise in UK tax legislation, particularly corporation tax compliance and advisory
• Excellent business development skills, with the ability to identify and drive new opportunities
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience mentoring and developing tax professionals
• Experience advising clients in agriculture and healthcare industries

• £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Route to partnership
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness initiatives and social activities
• Modern office
• 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 Carlisle and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.