Tax Director | Independent Firm | Durham
Are you an experienced Tax Director looking to work with some of the region's most entrepreneurial businesses and high-net-worth individuals? Do you enjoy combining strategic advisory work with leadership, business development and mentoring the next generation of tax professionals? If you're seeking a senior role where you can influence both clients and the wider business, this could be the ideal opportunity.
About the Firm
This highly respected independent accountancy and advisory practice provides specialist tax, audit and business advisory services to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurial companies and private clients across the region. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and client service, the firm embraces modern technology and fosters a collaborative culture where senior professionals are empowered to drive growth, develop people and build lasting client relationships.
Responsibilities
As a Tax Director, you will:
- Provide strategic tax advisory services to entrepreneurial businesses, high-net-worth individuals and private clients.
- Oversee the delivery of private client tax compliance, ensuring work is completed to the highest technical standards.
- Lead, mentor and develop members of the tax team through coaching, technical support and performance management.
- Review complex tax work and provide guidance across a broad range of personal and business tax matters.
- Support Partners on advisory projects including Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and succession planning.
- Deliver internal tax training and share technical knowledge across the wider business.
- Build and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development initiatives.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems, processes and the firm's overall tax offering.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive salary and senior leadership opportunity.
- Exposure to high-quality advisory work for entrepreneurial businesses and private clients.
- Opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of the tax team.
- Ongoing CPD and investment in technical development.
- Collaborative working environment with modern technology and digital systems.
- Genuine opportunity to contribute to business growth and strategic decision-making.
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Reference
19850
Sector
Accounts & Outsourcing
Salary
£77,000 to £104,000 Per Annum
Town/City
Durham
Contract
Permanent
Closing Date
09/08/2026
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