Head of Tax

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Tax And Treasury
  • Industry

    Accountancy Firms
  • Pay

    Competitive

Head of Tax London

Your new company

This is a growing professional services group based in London, providing integrated support across tax, accounting, legal, and financial advisory. The firm focuses on delivering practical, tailored solutions to private clients and SMEs, with an emphasis on collaboration and efficiency. Recent expansion and strategic acquisitions have strengthened its capabilities, creating an environment where innovation and career development are key priorities.

Your new role

  • Lead and take full ownership of the private client tax practice providing UK and international tax advice

  • Report directly to the Managing Director and drive strategic direction, KPI management, departmental efficiencies, and team performance

  • Manage and mentor a high-performing tax team, overseeing recruitment, training, development, and weekly departmental meetings

  • Engage directly with clients and prospects, leading meetings, handling complex tax queries, and nurturing a high-value client portfolio

  • Oversee tax return coordination with external outsourcing partners and handle technical content like newsletters and reports


What you'll need to succeed

  • Deep private client tax knowledge, ideally CTA qualified, with experience across expats, non-UK residents, HNWIs, entrepreneurs, trusts and share schemes

  • Track record of managing a medium-sized practice or leading a tax team, including delivery against KPIs and strategic objectives

  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify cross-sell and business development opportunities

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills able to navigate sensitive, complex client situations with emotional intelligence

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled in preparing technical written advice, tax planning reports, and complex calculations


What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary, growth-share scheme, and a bonus program

  • Private medical insurance, group life cover

  • Annual birthday leave, tailored training and development programs

  • A dynamic full-time position (Monday-Friday) based at the North London office


What you need to do now

  • If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

  • If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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