Tax Team Lead

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a forward-thinking accountancy practice. The firm is recognised for delivering high-quality tax and compliance services to a varied portfolio of clients and now seeks a commercially minded professional with a strong background in tax to lead a growing team.

In this role, you will combine technical expertise with operational oversight, ensuring the team delivers exceptional client service while meeting ambitious performance targets. You will have the autonomy to refine processes, champion efficiency, and instil a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and commercial awareness.

If you are an experienced manager with a passion for driving results and developing people, this position offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Title:            Tax Team Lead 

Job Type:            Permanent                                        

Location:             Farnham

Salary:                 £40,000 – £45,000           

Reference no:    15873   

Tax Team Lead – Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Professional study support and funded qualifications where applicable
• Healthcare cash plan for everyday medical expenses
• Employee perks platform offering retail and lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Supportive, collaborative working culture with genuine career progression opportunities

Tax Team Lead – About The Role

As Tax Team Lead you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of client services while championing a culture of performance, quality, and growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders, responsibilities include:

• Lead and motivate a client-focused team to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant tax services
• Set and monitor team KPIs including productivity, quality, and client satisfaction
• Foster a performance-driven culture that identifies and acts on opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance client value
• Provide hands-on coaching, guidance, and support to team members, ensuring continuous development
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless client onboarding and service delivery
• Oversee Self-Assessment return processes and ensure compliance with all relevant UK tax legislation
• Analyse data and produce reports to support strategic decision-making and identify commercial opportunities

The successful Tax Team Lead will have:

• Solid experience of working in a UK tax role within practice or a client-focused environment
• A good understanding of UK tax legislation, with the ability to apply it in a practical, client-friendly way
• Experience of supporting or mentoring colleagues, with the ambition to take on formal leadership responsibilities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to identify opportunities to add value for clients
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the drive to deliver high-quality results

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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