Crowe Watson Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in their search for a Private Client Tax Associate Director to join their successful team in Crawley. This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven and experienced tax professional to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded firm offering excellent client exposure and genuine progression opportunities.
The successful candidate will be joining a forward-thinking and supportive team, working closely with Partners and senior leadership to manage a varied portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. You will play a key role in delivering strategic tax planning advice, managing complex compliance matters, and mentoring junior staff. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, high-quality service, and commitment to professional development.
At Crowe Watson Recruitment, we take pride in working with some of the most respected firms across the UK, helping talented professionals find roles where they can thrive. This role would suit a tax specialist looking for greater responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
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.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of private clients, including HNWIs, trusts, and estates
- Providing advisory services on complex personal tax matters
- Reviewing and signing off personal tax returns
- Supporting the Partners with business development activities
- Leading and mentoring junior members of the team
- CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified
- Strong technical knowledge of UK personal tax legislation
- Proven experience in advisory and compliance work
- Must have a minimum of 5 years previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills