Head of Payroll and Tax in High Wycombe

Job Description Corporate Tax Director I'm working with an established accountancy firm in High Wycombe that is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Director as part of its continued growth. This is not a role built around simply managing a tax compliance portfolio. They want someone with real depth in corporate tax who can become a senior adviser to clients, develop relationships, identify opportunities and help grow the firm's corporate tax offering. You will work closely with the leadership team and have the opportunity to make a visible impact on both the tax practice and the wider business. The role would suit someone already operating at Director level, or an established Associate Director who is ready to take on a broader leadership and commercial remit. You will take responsibility for a portfolio of corporate tax clients while also playing an active role in developing new business and broadening existing relationships. The emphasis is on high-quality advisory work, commercial judgement and being someone clients genuinely want to speak to. Advising owner-managed businesses and corporate clients on a broad range of corporate tax matters Identifying tax planning and advisory opportunities within the existing client base Working closely with colleagues across audit, accounts, outsourcing and private client tax Supporting and developing members of the tax team Helping shape the continued development of the firm's corporate tax offering Contributing to the wider commercial growth of the business The key thing here is genuine corporate tax expertise. This is not aimed at a general practitioner who happens to cover some tax work. They want someone who has built their career in corporate tax and is comfortable being seen by clients and colleagues as a specialist. ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualification Strong corporate tax experience within accountancy practice Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities Evidence of involvement in business development, whether through networking, referrals, cross-selling, proposals or winning new clients The firm is well established, with around 50 people across audit, accounts, tax, outsourcing, payroll and advisory. This is intended to be a significant senior appointment rather than simply another layer in the tax team. For someone who wants more influence, more commercial responsibility and a bigger voice in the direction of a firm, this is a role with genuine substance behind it. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique.