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About the role
We are looking to recruit an ambitious Tax Director or Senior Manager to join our expanding Cheltenham tax team.
This could be an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a fulfilling role with excellent prospects, based in Cheltenham. Not only will you get all the benefits that living and working in Cheltenham can offer, but you will also be taking on a role that will enable you to progress your tax career within one of the South West's leading employers, with a wide range of clients.
We are interested in speaking to candidates with private client tax experience.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be able to influence the development of the practice and will have People Management and Business Development responsibilities.
This role will enable you to take full advantage of the hybrid working that we offer to all of our people. Whether you’re working from the office, from home or from a client site, we support our people to achieve the right balance of flexibility in line with delivering excellent client service.
Working closely with our Cheltenham office Senior Management Team, you will look to grow our portfolio of tax clients and expand and develop the team. You will add value to our clients and help our people realise their full potential.
Day to day responsibilities will include:
1. Working with our management team to manage and develop our tax team both locally in Cheltenham and also nationally– this will include recruiting team members and coaching our people so that they can reach their potential
2. Building strong relationships with a broad portfolio of tax clients and ensuring that we continue to offer a quality trusted advisor service
3. Building/retaining a good network of local contacts within the local market to aid business development
About you
To be considered for the role, you will need to be:
4. Appropriately qualified with experience of working within a tax environment
5. A strong business developer who is keen to build contacts and network within the local business community
6. A great people manager who enjoys developing and coaching their team
7. Highly commercial with the drive to contribute towards Bishop Fleming’s growth
Why Bishop Fleming?!
Bishop Fleming is an award-winning and certified Great Place to Work® provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. Currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.
From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of
Bishop Fleming is also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.
With 9 offices, over 47 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs. From owner-managed businesses to large businesses; to schools, not-for-profit and public sector organisations; and private clients we have the full-service expertise to advise our clients.
If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:
8. 30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!
9. Hybrid working
10. A contributory Pension scheme
11. Life assurance
12. Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
13. Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
14. Yulife employee wellbeing app
15. Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
16. Numerous opportunities for development
We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.