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Private Client Tax Director

Private Client Tax Director

ICAEW • Bury St Edmunds, England, UK
14 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Are you an experienced Private Client Tax specialist looking for a strategic leadership role within a growing and highly regarded accountancy firm?

Hays are working in partnership with a leading firm in Bury St Edmunds who are looking to appoint a Senior Manager or Director, a pivotal role within their private client tax team. You will play a key role in shaping the advisory offering, leading a talented team and working closely with senior stakeholders, with a clear route towards partner.

The Role

As a Private Client Tax Director, you will take a leadership position within a well‑established private client function. You will oversee a significant client portfolio while delivering high‑level advisory services across complex personal tax matters. This is a senior, client‑facing role, combining technical expertise, commercial awareness and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Advisory

  • Act as a trusted adviser to a portfolio of high‑value private clients
  • Deliver strategic tax planning advice across areas such as IHT, trusts and estates
  • Build long‑term client relationships and identify opportunities to add value
  • Provide proactive, tailored solutions to complex client needs

Technical Excellence & Oversight

  • Lead complex advisory assignments and ensure high‑quality delivery
  • Maintain the highest standards of technical accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and identify planning opportunities

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing private client tax team
  • Support succession planning and recruitment as the team grows
  • Create a collaborative and positive working environment

Business Development

  • Support the continued growth of the private client offering
  • Build relationships internally and externally to drive new business
  • Work closely with other service lines to deliver a holistic client service

The Opportunity

  • Established client base with a strong advisory focus to inherit
  • Clear progression pathway towards Partner
  • Opportunity to shape and influence the direction of the private client service line
  • Flexible working options across regional offices

About You

  • CTA qualified (essential)
  • Strong private client tax advisory experience, particularly in trusts, estates and IHT
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead complex projects
  • Commercially minded with an interest in business development
  • Experience leading, mentoring and developing teams

If you're looking for a senior leadership role with real influence, strong progression prospects and the opportunity to develop a market‑leading private client offering, this is an excellent opportunity to explore further.

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