Tax Director

Are you a seasoned tax professional seeking a senior leadership role in a progressive and growing firm?

An established accountancy practice in Penrith is looking for a Tax Director to take charge of its tax division. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven tax expert to lead a dynamic team, oversee a diverse client portfolio, and play a key role in shaping the firm's strategic direction.

With a strong focus on corporation tax at the senior level and a client base spanning the agriculture and healthcare sectors, this role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for an ambitious tax professional looking to influence firm-wide tax strategy and drive business growth.

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• 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 Penrith-based accountancy firm is well-established, with 200 staff and 12 Equity Partners, and a strong reputation for delivering expert accounting, tax, and advisory services. With a diverse client base, including SMEs, agricultural businesses, and healthcare providers, the firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment for professionals seeking to progress their careers at a senior level.

Penrith is a thriving business hub set against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District, offering an exceptional work-life balance. With strong local industry growth, excellent transport links, and a collaborative professional community, it’s an ideal location for senior professionals looking to advance their careers while enjoying a high quality of life.

• 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 Penrith and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.