We’re Hiring: Head of Tax

We’re Hiring: Head of Tax

Full-Time 85500 - 104500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Dow Schofield Watts

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead our national transaction tax practice and guide clients through their transactions.
  • Company: Join an award-winning advisory network with a pioneering brand.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, tailored development programme, and a clear path to business ownership.
  • Other info: Dedicated coaching, skills training, and networking opportunities to enhance your profile.
  • Why this job: Accelerate your career in a collaborative environment designed for growth.
  • Qualifications: Ambitious Tax specialist with leadership experience and strong client relationship skills.

The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 £ per year.

  • National Head of
  • Tax

Location: United Kingdom (flexible as to location, but prime hubs are London, Manchester, Leeds, Midlands) About the Role We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled and ambitious Tax professional to join our award-winning advisory network.

In this pivotal role, you will lead our national transaction tax practice, initially focusing on tax due diligence, guiding clients through every stage of their transactions, and ultimately building a thriving tax advisory business within our network.

This is your chance to establish and grow a national tax practice for the Dow Schofield Watts client base, leveraging the strength of our brand and your expertise.

You will recruit and develop a team of tax specialists to deliver best‑in‑class due diligence and advisory services to our clients.

To support your success, we provide: Dedicated coaching and mentoring to guide your professional and leadership development.

Skills training and masterclasses to enhance your expertise.

A bespoke PR and networking plan to raise your profile and expand your reach.

Regular strategic sessions to help you shape and execute your business plan, preparing you to launch and grow your own business within the Dow Schofield Watts group.

We are passionate about empowering entrepreneurial professionals.

This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your career, invest in your future, and thrive in an environment designed for growth.

About You You are an ambitious, entrepreneurial Tax specialist with exceptional technical knowledge and proven leadership experience.

You excel at building strong client relationships, delivering complex tax solutions, and have the drive to create and grow your own business.

Required Skills build strong long‑term relationships and identify additional advisory opportunities.

Technical Leadership — Stay up to date with UK tax legislation and international tax developments; provide technical guidance to senior managers and managers.

Practice Development mentor and coach junior staff.

Why Join Us Opportunity to work with a top‑tier accountancy firm, with a pioneering brand.

Significant investment in your career development, with a tailored development programme to fast‑track your career progression.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment, with easy access to partners and peers for guidance and advice.

Competitive salary and benefits package with a clear career route to owning your own business.

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We’re Hiring: Head of Tax employer: Dow Schofield Watts

At DSW Legal, we empower ambitious legal professionals to launch their own practices with the robust support of an established national professional services group. Our unique Breakout Incentive offers financial backing, dedicated coaching, and a comprehensive operational infrastructure, allowing you to focus on client relationships and business growth while enjoying the autonomy and flexibility to shape your future. Join us in a collaborative work culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and provides exceptional opportunities for personal and professional development across the UK.

Dow Schofield Watts

Contact Details:

Dow Schofield Watts Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace We’re Hiring: Head of Tax

Tax Due Diligence
Client Relationship Management
Technical Knowledge of UK Tax Legislation
International Tax Developments
Leadership Experience
Practice Development
Mentoring and Coaching