Private Client Tax Director

Private Client Tax Director - Private Wealth

Top 10 Firm | £95,000 - £120,000 + Benefits | London | Hybrid

I am currently partnering with a Top 10 accountancy and advisory practice to support the appointment of a Private Client Tax Director within their market-leading Private Wealth team in London.

This is a premier opportunity for an established senior private client specialist seeking high visibility, client ownership, and a structured, transparent pathway to Partnership within a partner-led, people-focused firm.

The Opportunity

As Private Client Tax Director, you will play a central role in driving the strategic expansion of the Private Wealth division. Working alongside the Partner group, you will hold direct responsibility for a high-value portfolio while leading complex advisory engagements for complex domestic and international clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Advisory: Deliver high-level advisory services to HNW/UHNW individuals, family offices, private business owners, and non-domiciled clients on complex UK and international tax matters.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee and grow a high-profile client portfolio, acting as the primary trusted advisor.
• Business Development: Lead business development initiatives, leveraging internal networks and external professional channels to win new client work.
• Team Leadership: Provide technical leadership, coaching, and line management to a team of Managers and Senior Managers.
• Practice Growth: Contribute directly to the practice group's strategic direction, service innovation, and commercial growth.

Why Join This Firm?

• Top-Tier Platform: Combines big-firm resources with an authentic, collaborative, partner-led culture.
• Clear Partnership Track: A genuine, well-defined route to Partner based on transparent performance criteria.
• High-Calibre Work: Advisory-led focus with exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional private wealth structures.
• Modern Working Culture: Fully embedded hybrid and agile working arrangements designed to support long-term retention.
• People-First Values: Strong emphasis on ESG, diversity, and continuous executive leadership coaching.

About You

• Qualifications: CTA qualified (or equivalent professional qualification such as STEP, ACA, or Legal qualifications).
• Experience: Currently operating as a Director, or an ambitious Senior Manager with a proven track record ready for a step up.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience delivering bespoke private client tax advisory services within a reputable UK accountancy or legal practice.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated capability in business development, network building, and client relationship management.
• Leadership: Strong people management skills with a commitment to mentoring junior and mid-level talent.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £95,000 - £120,000 base (dependent on experience)
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave + public holidays
• Flexible Working: Fully supported hybrid working model
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance and Permanent Health Insurance
• Financial Protection: Enhanced pension contributions and Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Career Development: Executive coaching, structured partner-track mentoring, and tailored leadership development

The Firm

This Top 10 practice offers the ideal environment: the global reach, brand prestige, and technical resources of a major firm, paired with the agility, personal touch, and partner accessibility of a boutique practice.

Next Steps

If you are a Private Client Tax Director looking to accelerate your path to Partnership, or an experienced Senior Manager seeking a step up into a Top 10 Director role, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Contact:

Kate Green

Manager - Private Client Tax Recruitment

Pro-Tax Recruitment

Email: kate.green@pro-tax.co.uk

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