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Private Client Tax Director

Azets

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Director for a client-facing advisory role. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading Partners while managing a dedicated private client tax team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality tax advisory services, overseeing complex tax planning projects, and developing strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals. With a focus on professional growth, this role provides a clear pathway to becoming a Partner within a top ten accountancy firm in the UK. Join a rapidly evolving company that values innovation, teamwork, and client success.

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Birthday Leave

Professional Subscription

Qualified in CTA or equivalent with experience in tax advisory.
Strong knowledge of IHT, trusts, and estates.

Deliver tax advisory services and manage client relationships.
Oversee a team of advisers and support their development.
Identify tax-sensitive issues and opportunities for clients.

Tax Advisory

Client Relationship Management

Research into Tax Legislation

Coaching and Development

Business Development

CTA equivalent qualification

STEP qualification

Are you looking for that clear pathway to becoming a Partner? Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company? Ready to become a leader in your specialist field?

Who are Azets

Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!

We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.

The Opportunity

Working closely with industry-leading Partners, the Director will perform an advisory-focused, client-facing role. In addition to undertaking personal tax planning projects, they will oversee a team of experienced advisers, manage client relationships and play a role in developing new business.

Day to day duties

Focusing on advisory - demonstrating the ability to fact find with clients, to deliver reports and ensure recommendations are included as well as step plans for implementation.
Identify tax sensitive expenditure and wider tax issues
Support the Tax Partners closely to deliver tax advisory services
Manage the private client tax team by hearing the voice of your team members, conduct appraisals, provide coaching of assignments to support the development of team skills
Establish strong working relationships with your own portfolio of clients through assignments and regular contact, including attending client meetings
Monitor your own utilisation, productivity and WIP
Confident providing guidance and feedback to others in the team

What are we looking for?

CTA equivalent qualified, STEP qualified would be an advantage to take on IHT and CGT advisory work.
Experience of dealing with HNW individuals, IHT and trusts and estates.
Strong technical knowledge and the ability to carry out research into complex areas of tax legislation, particularly in respect of IHT and trusts.
Ability to seek new business opportunities

What's in it for you?

Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more.

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