Business Services and Tax Director

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Exeter is seeking an experienced Business Services & Tax Director to join their senior leadership team, offering flexible working, a competitive company pension, and much more. This role would suit a qualified accountant with significant experience managing a varied client portfolio across both business services and tax, leading a team, and contributing to the strategic direction of a growing practice. You will play a key role in client relationship management, tax planning and advisory work, business development, and mentoring the next generation of talent within the firm.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy practice recruitment agency, working exclusively across Audit, Accounts, and Tax. We take the time to understand both our clients and our candidates, matching skilled professionals with firms where they can genuinely thrive, and our reputation for honest, low pressure recruitment has made us a trusted partner across the profession.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

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• Manage a diverse portfolio of business services and tax clients, ensuring high quality delivery
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• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants and tax professionals at varying levels
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• Drive new business development and strengthen existing client relationships
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• Oversee compliance and advisory work across accounts and tax, ensuring technical accuracy throughout
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• Contribute to the strategic growth and direction of the firm
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Required Skills and Qualifications:

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• ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified with substantial post qualification experience
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• Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
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• Proven track record of managing client portfolios and leading teams across business services and tax
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• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills
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• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships
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Benefits:

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• Flexible working arrangements
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• Competitive company pension
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• Real influence and autonomy at director level
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• Firm that genuinely invests in its people
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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 Recruitment is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.