Private Client Tax Director

Private Client Tax Director

Scotland- can be flexible on base location alongside hybrid working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Tax Practitioner, Tax Services, Tax Advisory, Tax Compliance, Private Client, Personal Tax

Are you looking to take the next step on your journey? Do you want to be part of an international family whose vision is "To make their services smarter, more effective, and more personal every day"? If yes, then you could be our next investment! At Azets, you'rein control of your career and with our support this will make us even stronger, together.

Our motto when it comes to career development is "Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Success".

Azets is an award-winning leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK and the Nordics. We are a family of over 6,500 employees and work across over 80 offices in the UK alone. We have seen dramatic growth in recent years which has made us the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK, and we are over the moon to have been awarded Accountancy Firm of the Year in the FD Excellence Survey 2020. As a result of this growth, we are now looking to invest in our skills set even further!

For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees is what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can not only collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions. We're looking for someone who wants to join a family of like-minded individuals and be more than just a team member.

As a Private Client Tax Director, the successful candidate for this role will have a track record in delivering compliance work, perhaps as a senior manager, and now looking to increase their responsibility to ensure delivery of work across a number of offices. In addition, the individual will have the technical skills to deliver first class advisory work and to oversee the work of more junior staff who are keen to develop their advisory skills.

We are a strong team of Private Client specialists across the various offices in Scotland who deliver compliance work for our clients, as well as offering advisory work with a particular focus on succession planning. You would be joining as a key member of this team with a clear plan to progress to Partner in the future.

You will support the Tax Partners closely and will provide coaching and leadership to our Private Client team. As part of your own development, you will establish strong working relationships with your own portfolio of clients through assignments and regular contact, including attending client meetings.

As a Director, Previous Private Client Tax experience in a similar role within a practice environment isdesired. We are looking for someone with a strong technical knowledge and the ability to carry out research into complex areas of tax legislation. In terms of qualifications we would ideally be looking at CTA and possibly ACCA/CA or equivalent.

"This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing area of compliance and advisory work within Azets. Working closely with the Private Client Partner, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of personal tax return compliance work across Scotland, ensuring the correct resources are in place in the offices, that work can be shared, and that processes and procedures are fit for purpose. In addition, the candidate will have the ability to successfully undertake advisory projects, either personally or overseeing the work for more junior members of staff. "

• 33 days annual leave(31 for Students with study package and 38 for Partners) inc.bank holidays
• Birthday Day off
• Lead Incentive Scheme(applicable to up to and including Associate Director level)
  -We offer generous financial rewards for helping Azets to grow our new client portfolio.
• Reimbursement of one professional subscription each year
• Private Medical Cover(applicable to Director/Partner level)
• Enhanced Parental + Family leave- We want Azets to be a place where you can combine both a career and a family so those going on Maternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 3 months and 50% pay for the next 3 months, those going on Paternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 2 weeks(both subject to eligibility) and our Adoption Leave policy follows the same arrangements.
• Flexible Working- Azets understand that as with any family, we all work indifferent ways and need flexibility within our working day and therefore we operate a flexible working policy.
• Life Assurance- 4 times salary
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Benefits Portal
• Access to our YuLife wellbeing app –Includes EAP, 24/7 GP access, retail vouchers and discounts, free digital will writing, discounted gym memberships etc.
• Pension
• Paid sick leave
• Career Coaching
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program- For you and your family.
• Dress for your day
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities and Study Support

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who also believe in these drivers as we work together to achieve success for both our colleagues and our clients alike. As a business, we believe we are stronger together. We share knowledge, ask for help and empower each other to achieve more collectively. We are open-minded and value everyone’s contribution, embracing our differences and fostering a culture of trust and inclusion. We look for people who adapt quickly to change, finding smart ways to deliver the best results and remain one step ahead. Does this sound like you?

The relationship that we have with our colleagues is of the upmost importance to us as a business. Your voice is important to us. Attracting and retaining the right people who will deliver the level of service that our clients expect is key to both our and your success.

We offer training and development opportunities to all employees and nurture talent from all backgrounds. This helps us to grow our own and bring out the very best in people.