This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a forward-thinking accountancy practice. The firm is recognised for delivering high-quality tax and compliance services to a varied portfolio of clients and now seeks a commercially minded professional with a strong background in tax to lead a growing team.
In this role, you will combine technical expertise with operational oversight, ensuring the team delivers exceptional client service while meeting ambitious performance targets. You will have the autonomy to refine processes, champion efficiency, and instil a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and commercial awareness.
If you are an experienced manager with a passion for driving results and developing people, this position offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Job Title: Tax Team Lead
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Farnham
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Reference no: 15873
Tax Team Lead – Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
Professional study support and funded qualifications where applicable
Healthcare cash plan for everyday medical expenses
Employee perks platform offering retail and lifestyle discounts
Cycle-to-work scheme
Supportive, collaborative working culture with genuine career progression opportunities
Tax Team Lead – About The Role
As Tax Team Lead you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of client services while championing a culture of performance, quality, and growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders, responsibilities include:
Lead and motivate a client-focused team to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant tax services
Set and monitor team KPIs including productivity, quality, and client satisfaction
Foster a performance-driven culture that identifies and acts on opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance client value
Provide hands-on coaching, guidance, and support to team members, ensuring continuous development
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless client onboarding and service delivery
Oversee Self-Assessment return processes and ensure compliance with all relevant UK tax legislation
Analyse data and produce reports to support strategic decision-making and identify commercial opportunities
The successful Tax Team Lead will have:
Solid experience of working in a UK tax role within practice or a client-focused environment
A good understanding of UK tax legislation, with the ability to apply it in a practical, client-friendly way
Experience of supporting or mentoring colleagues, with the ambition to take on formal leadership responsibilities
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commercial awareness and the confidence to identify opportunities to add value for clients
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the drive to deliver high-quality results
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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