Private Client Tax Director

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 needsTechnical 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 opportunitiesLeadership & 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 environmentBusiness 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 serviceThe 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 officesAbout 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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