Private Client Tax Associate Director in Southampton - Crowe Watson Recruitment

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Southampton is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Private Client Tax Associate Director to join its growing tax team. This role offers flexible working, a competitive company pension, and much more! You will be joining a progressive, well-established practice with a strong reputation for technical excellence and long-term client relationships, providing a fantastic platform to further your career at senior level.

Working with a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and trusts, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality private client tax services while contributing to the strategic development of the department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional who enjoys client-facing work, mentoring others, and having a real influence on the direction of a private client offering within a respected UK accountancy firm.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with this firm on an exclusive basis. Known for our specialist knowledge of the accountancy practice market and our consultative, candidate-focused approach, Crowe Watson works closely with professionals to ensure opportunities align with both career ambitions and personal values.

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative, and salary is dependent on experience.

• Managing and reviewing a portfolio of private client tax clients, including HNWIs, trusts, and partnerships
• Providing high-level advisory support on personal tax planning and compliance matters
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the private client tax offering

• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Must have a minimum of 8 years previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK private client tax
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to lead and develop others