National Head of Tax
Location: United Kingdom (Various locations – prime hubs in London, Manchester, Leeds, West Midlands, Wales)
About the Role
We have a unique opportunity for an ambitious Tax specialist to join our award-winning network of advisory professionals. You will work collaboratively with our existing businesses to win and deliver tax advisory projects, whilst we support you in building your own highly successful tax practice.
You will join us initially as a salaried employee while you focus on building your network of referrers and clients, converting leads and opportunities, and providing excellent client service. We will work with you to build a fully transparent roadmap to partnership, agreeing on key milestones and a tailored development programme to support you in building a new tax practice for DSW.
As a business, we are passionate about empowering entrepreneurial professionals to start and develop their own businesses with genuine autonomy, uncapped potential and underpinned by our best-in-class infrastructure and a culture that rewards initiative, innovation and ownership.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that will enable you to invest in your professional development, accelerate your career progression, fulfil your potential, and thrive.
About You
We are seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial Tax specialist who is technically excellent, has experience of leading, collaborating and completing on a range of tax functions, can build strong client relationships and aspires to grow their own business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering robust, strategic tax advice to clients
* Strong reporting and analysis skills
* Develop and grow a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Drive business development efforts, leveraging an initial network of contacts to win new work.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and industry trends.
Qualifications:
* Currently an MD/Director/Associate Director at a Top 10 accountancy firm or Regional Boutique Advisory business.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in Tax Services, preferably with mid-tier experience and/or past Big 4 exposure.
* Experience in leading and growing a high-performing team.
* Ambitious, driven, and entrepreneurial mindset.
* Demonstrate work-winning potential and an initial network of contacts.
* Strong background in Tax Advisory (ideally mid-market)
Why Join Us
* Opportunity to work with a top-tier accountancy firm.
* Significant investment in your career development, with a tailored development programme to fast-track your career progression.
* Collaborative and inclusive work environment, with easy access to partners and peers for guidance and advice.
* Competitive salary and benefits package with a clear career route to owning your own business.