Tax Director

Tax Director Northampton £90,000 - £110,000

A leading, forward-thinking accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead and develop its Northampton tax team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished tax professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, delivering strategic tax advice, developing talented teams, and driving business growth. Working with a diverse portfolio of businesses, charities, family-owned companies and private clients, you will play a key role in shaping the firm's tax offering while ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence and client service.

Role Responsibilities

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• Lead, manage and grow the firm's tax advisory and compliance practice, setting the strategic direction for the department.
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• Provide high-quality tax advisory services across a broad range of areas, including tax planning, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, international tax and transfer pricing.
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• Develop innovative tax strategies that optimise clients' tax positions while remaining fully compliant with UK tax legislation.
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• Build, maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.
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• Identify and develop new business opportunities, contributing to the continued growth of the tax practice.
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• Lead, mentor and develop a team of tax professionals, supporting their technical and professional development.
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• Ensure compliance with UK tax legislation and keep clients informed of legislative changes and their impact.
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• Work collaboratively with colleagues across other service lines to deliver integrated advice and solutions.
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• Manage complex client matters while maintaining exceptional standards of service and technical quality.
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Personal Requirements

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• CTA or ACA/CTA qualified.
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• Minimum of 10 years' experience in tax advisory, including significant experience in a senior leadership role.
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• Extensive experience within an accountancy practice or large professional services tax environment.
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• In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation and experience advising on complex tax matters.
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• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
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• Strong business development skills with a track record of identifying and securing new opportunities.
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• Experienced leader with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
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• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients.
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• Commercially aware with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
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• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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• Adaptable, resilient and committed to delivering exceptional client service.
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Benefits

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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
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• Private healthcare.
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• Workplace pension.
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• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.
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• Life assurance.
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• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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• Opportunity to be part of a collaborative and progressive team.
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If you're an experienced tax leader looking to shape the future of a growing tax practice while delivering strategic advice to a varied client portfolio, apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.