Where Technical Brilliance Meets Career Ambition: Private Client Tax Director
Elevate Your Career at a Top-Tier Practice Where Technical Excellence Meets Partnership Potential
My client, who are based in the city of London, are seeking an ambitious Private Client Tax Director to join their ambitious, growing team - a role designed for those who want to make their mark at a leading firm. As a Private Client Tax Director, you'll be integral to the team's growth, working alongside partners to deliver exceptional service while building your own client relationships and team leadership credentials.
Job Title: Private Client Tax Director
Location: City of London, E14
Salary: Up to £110,000 + Benefits (dependent on experience)
Key Points to Know:
* Elite Client Portfolio:
Work with HNW and UHNW individuals and family groups on sophisticated, intellectually demanding matters. You'll navigate complex residence and domicile issues, UK and offshore trusts, international tax planning, and high-value transactions across diverse client structures.
* Global Reach, Expert Focus: Y
ou'll have international resources at your fingertips while working within their renowned specialist practice.
* Clear Partnership Pathway
This isn't just another director role - it's a meritocratic environment where the Private Client Tax team is actively growing and promotion opportunities are tangible. They're building future partners, not just filling positions. Your ambition will be matched with genuine progression opportunities reviewed annually.
* Technical Sophistication
Challenge yourself daily with advisory work spanning trust and estate planning, pre-arrival and pre-departure planning, pension strategies, profit extraction for OMBs, demergers, restructuring, and complex cross-border matters. This is high-calibre work for high-calibre professionals.
The Role:
* Manage a portfolio of sophisticated private clients with full accountability
* Deliver complex advisory work across the full spectrum of private client taxation
* Sign-off compliance work and provide technical oversight
* Handle residence, domicile, trust, and international tax matters for HNW/UHNW clients
* Manage WIP and billing commercially
* Drive business development - attend new client meetings and contribute thought leadership
* Manage and mentor direct reports on their career journeys
* Train staff on advanced private client matters
* Take ownership of new service or sector offerings
* Contribute to external articles and technical publications
The Individual:
* ACA/CA/CTA or equivalent qualification
* Proven private client tax experience gained in practice
* Deep understanding of private client tax principles across a broad range of areas
* Demonstrable ability to manage a client portfolio profitably
* Up-to-date technical expertise across multiple PC tax areas
* Exceptional communication skills - able to distill complex tax issues for non-specialists
* Strong advisory and report writing capabilities
* Excellent written English and Excel proficiency
Preferred Attributes:
* Ambition
* you're targeting partnership and want to build a significant career at a top-tier firm
* Technical rigor
* you take pride in getting the details right
* Client gravitas
* you can command confidence with UHNW individuals
* Commercial acumen
* you understand profitability and business development
What Sets This Apart:
Upon completion of probation, you'll become the primary relationship contact for key clients - real responsibility, real accountability, real progression. You'll be supported with comprehensive internal and external training, technical updates, and a culture that genuinely invests in personal development.
This is a meritocratic environment where talent rises. The Private Client Tax team is expanding, creating authentic opportunities for those ready to seize them.
If you're technically excellent, commercial, and partnership-focused, this is your platform