Hazlewoods is proud to be one of the largest independent chartered accountants and business advisers in the Southwest, with over 550 dedicated professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Cardiff. We are known for our technical excellence and collaborative culture.
We are currently seeking a Private Client Tax Associate Director/Director to help lead our team of experts. This is a senior and strategic role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of our Private Client offering while working closely with high-profile clients in the rural and agricultural sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients including partnerships, sole traders, and high net worth individuals
- Lead advisory projects and implement complex tax planning arrangements for farmers and landowners, including capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and succession planning
- Act as a senior role model within the tax team, mentoring and developing colleagues while fostering a high-performance culture
- Collaborate closely with the Farms and Estates accounts team to deliver joined-up client service
- Drive business development by strengthening existing client relationships and identifying new opportunities
- Advise commercial farming businesses on both personal and business tax matters
What We’re Looking For
- CTA and ACA/ACCA qualified
- Proven experience in private client tax, ideally with exposure to rural and agricultural clients
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Commercially astute with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Interest in capital taxes and trusts
What We Offer
- Direct application bonus
- On-site parking
- Profit share scheme
- 28 days annual leave (plus option to purchase up to a total 30 days)
- Clear progression structure
- Life assurance – 6x annual salary
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Health & wellbeing benefits including online GP access, mental health support, Aviva Digicare+, and more
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Regular firm-wide and team social events
If you're looking for a senior role where you can make a real impact, lead a high-performing team, and be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you.