Join Duncan & Toplis
Duncan & Toplis is one of the UK's largest independent accountants and business advisers. Celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2025, we are on course for the biggest period of growth in our history. Our vision to be the team that clients always choose to work with and where talented people belong remains at the forefront and guides everything that we do.
We are seeking an experienced
Head of Tax
, you will provide overall leadership, guidance, and oversight to the operations of the tax service line, setting a clear strategic vision for how it fulfils its objectives. Sitting on the
Group Operations Board, you
will help oversee the firm's overall operations strategy – crucial to our continued growth and success.
Your responsibilities: -
Here's a bit more on what you can expect to be doing day-to-day:
* Act as a subject matter expert in your field, driving and delivering our tax strategy while ensuring outstanding client service.
* Lead, inspire and develop a talented group of tax professionals across multiple specialisms.
* Oversee service line delivery – ensuring financial targets, operational performance and client expectations are exceeded.
* Translate long-term strategy into clear, actionable goals for your team, while embedding our "People First" culture.
* Be a trusted advisor internally and externally, representing Duncan & Toplis as a thought leader and public ambassador for tax.
* Collaborate with the leadership team to set budgets, business plans, and workforce requirements, ensuring sustainability and growth.
* Champion innovation, consistency, and standardisation across the firm.
* The role will also provide significant exposure, and responsibility for Advisory work, allowing you to stay close to clients while driving group-wide strategy.
About you: -
We think you'll need the following experience and qualifications to succeed in the role:
We're looking for an inspiring and commercially minded leader who thrives on both
big-picture strategy
and
hands-on delivery
. You will bring:
* You will be a qualified CTA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent), or bring substantial relevant experience.
* Broad Tax Technical knowledge and a proven track records for client origination and developing client relationships.
* Strong leadership experience, with proven success as a Head of Service Line or in a Group Director / Partner role.
* The ability to operate both strategically and operationally – combining visionary thinking with structured, pragmatic project planning.
* Excellent communication, relationship management and facilitation skills, with the confidence to consult, negotiate, and influence at all levels of the organisation.
* Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering strategic and business plans.
* A thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that shape the services we provide.
* Strong financial acumen, with a clear understanding of performance measures and business drivers.
* Familiarity with industry regulations, governance, and management best practices.
* Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the judgement to make effective, data-driven decisions.
* High levels of emotional intelligence, coupled with adaptability and resilience in times of change and growth.
* An innovative, proactive and self-motivated approach, with a passion for adding value beyond "business as usual."
* Confidence and resilience, with the ability to both challenge and be challenged, giving and receiving constructive feedback effectively.
Above all, you will be a
people-first leader
who thrives on developing talent, building collaborative teams, and shaping a service line that is innovative, commercially strong, and aligned to the future ambitions of Duncan & Toplis.