Senior Tax Manager / Director
Employer Location England, Suffolk, Ipswich Salary Highly competitive and negotiable DOE Closing date 10 Dec 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band , , , , Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Hays are proud to be partnering with a well-established, forward-thinking professional services firm in Suffolk who are seeking a driven and experienced Tax professional to take the lead in their Private Client team and spearhead its growth.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Manager ready to step up, or for an established Senior Manager or Directors looking for a fresh challenge in a progressive environment.
Why join this firm?
Become part of a respected firm with a strong regional presence and a reputation for excellence. Step into a leadership role with clear progression pathways, including the chance to reach Director level and beyond. Thrive in a culture that champions development, supports ambition, and nurtures talent at every stage.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality tax advisory services, overseeing compliance and strategic planning projects. Build and maintain trusted client relationships, ensuring their tax needs are proactively met. Lead and inspire a team of tax professionals, driving growth and delivering market-leading services. Stay ahead of legislative changes, ensuring compliance and keeping clients informed. Play a key role in business development-writing proposals, presenting to clients, and expanding referral networks. Review and sign off complex tax returns and high-risk documentation. Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless service delivery aligned with the firm's values. Act as the primary client contact, overseeing work planning and resource allocation. Recruit, mentor, and develop team members to build long-term capability. Champion the firm's mission and values, embedding them into daily practice. Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the Private Client Tax practice through marketing and outreach.
Career Progression
Lead and mentor a high-performing team, shaping the next generation of leaders. Drive growth across advisory and compliance functions with full senior leadership support. Take ownership of client relationships and business development activities. Enjoy autonomy and influence in shaping internal strategy and services. Access tailored professional development for both technical and personal growth. Contribute to firm-wide initiatives and be recognised as a future partner.
About You
CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent). Proven leadership and client management experience within a practice environment. A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and people development skills. Experienced in identifying opportunities, winning work, and delivering excellence.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online or call Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss in complete confidence.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
Corporate Governance Credit Control Part-Qualified Accountant Payroll Public Practice Accounting Public Services Accounting Senior Finance – Qualified Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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