National Head of Tax in Letchworth Garden City

My client is one of the UK\’s leading independent mid-tier accountancy firms, recognised within Accountancy Age\’s Top 50+50. With over 40 years of success and a fee income exceeding £12m, they combine national scale and capability with the personal touch and agility of an independent practice.

Headquartered in Leeds and with offices across the UK, the firm delivers a full range of advisory, tax, and audit services to a broad client base. As proud members of an international accounting and legal alliance, their clients benefit from global reach while maintaining the independence and responsiveness that define their approach.

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished tax professional to lead and expand the firm\’s national tax advisory division in one of the following offices; London, Leeds, Hertford or York.

The successful candidate will take on leadership of a respected advisory team currently delivering around £1m in annual fees. This is a strategic, high-profile role for a commercially minded tax leader with proven experience across both corporate and private client advisory work.

You will work closely with the wider partner group – primarily audit and accountancy focused – to deliver high-value tax planning solutions and drive forward new initiatives across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and grow the firm\’s tax advisory function nationally, setting strategic direction for expansion and innovation

Drive business development activity, cultivating relationships with clients, intermediaries, and internal teams to increase advisory revenue

Strengthen integration of tax advisory services across offices and service lines

Oversee a diverse portfolio of corporate and private client tax advisory projects

Mentor and develop a high-performing advisory team, ensuring technical excellence and succession planning

Contribute to firmwide strategy and leadership as part of the senior management group

Requirements

Proven experience at Partner or Senior Manager level, with expertise across corporate and private client tax advisory

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to originate and convert new business opportunities

Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and shaping a growing national function

Benefits

True partnership potential – equity or profit-sharing opportunity for the right individual

Hybrid working and flexible location options across key UK offices (London, Hertford, Leeds, York)

Contributory pension scheme

Annual professional subscriptions paid

Enhanced benefits package including private healthcare, wellbeing support, and retail discounts

Collaborative, supportive culture within an ambitious, award-winning firm

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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