Private Client Tax Director
Employer Location Cambridgeshire, England, Cambridge / Suffolk, England, Ipswich / England, Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds Salary Market salary + bonus & benefits Closing date 23 Apr 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, ,,, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Are you an experienced Private Client Tax specialist looking to step into a role where you can genuinely influence strategy, shape a team, and build a high‑value client portfolio? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and forward‑thinking firm that is investing heavily in its Private Client Tax offering.
You'll be joining a business that values expertise, collaboration, and long‑term client relationships. As a senior leader, you'll play a key role in driving growth, enhancing service quality, and developing the next generation of talent.
Your New Role
In this senior leadership position, you will:
1. Lead and grow a portfolio of high‑net‑worth private clients, delivering exceptional advisory and compliance services.
2. Provide expert guidance on complex personal tax matters, including estate planning, CGT, IHT, and bespoke structuring.
3. Mentor, support, and develop a high‑performing team, ensuring capability and succession within the department.
4. Drive business development activity, building strong external networks and identifying new opportunities.
5. Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions and enhance the client experience.
6. Contribute to strategic planning, operational improvements, and the long‑term direction of the Private Client Tax function.
7. Champion quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team.
What You'll Need to Succeed
8. Strong technical expertise in Private Client Tax, with experience managing complex advisory work.
9. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, empower, and develop others.
10. A commercial mindset and confidence in building and growing a client portfolio.
11. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
12. Professional qualification (CTA / ATT / ACA / ACCA / CA) or equivalent experience.
13. Experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.
What You'll Get in Return
14. A senior role with genuine influence and visibility across the firm.
15. A supportive, people‑focused culture where your contribution is recognised.
16. Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development.
17. The chance to shape a growing team and leave a lasting impact.
18. Competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.
What You Need to Do Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your Private Client Tax career and want to join a firm where you can truly make your mark, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
19. Corporate Governance
20. Credit Control
21. Part-Qualified Accountant
22. Payroll
23. Public Practice Accounting
24. Public Services Accounting
25. Senior Finance – Qualified
26. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
27. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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