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Tax & Accounts Senior Manager / Associate Director

Tax & Accounts Senior Manager / Associate Director

📍 Hailsham
£70,000 per annum
£70000 - £80000/annum £70,000- £80,000
Industry: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
Posted: 09-07-2026
Company: TPF Recruitment
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225349120

Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager or existing Associate Director to join a highly respected accountancy practice in a strategic leadership position.

Working closely alongside the Partners, you'll take responsibility for a significant portfolio of clients while leading complex tax advisory assignments, reviewing technical work and helping shape the future direction of the department. This role combines strategic client advisory work with leadership, business development and team management, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step towards Partnership.

The firm has an outstanding track record of promoting from within, and this position offers a genuine, clearly defined pathway to Director and ultimately Equity Partner for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Tax Advisory
Lead complex tax planning assignments for owner managed businesses, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals.
Provide commercially focused advice across corporate and personal taxation.
Support business acquisitions, restructures, succession planning and shareholder planning.
Act as a trusted adviser to key clients.

Leadership & Technical Oversight
Oversee the quality of accounts and tax work across the department.
Lead, mentor and develop Managers and Senior staff.
Drive improvements in processes, systems and client service delivery.
Work closely with the Partners on strategic initiatives.

Portfolio & Business Development
Manage a substantial portfolio of high value clients.
Drive business development and identify growth opportunities.
Strengthen existing client relationships while winning new work.
Support the long term growth strategy of the practice.

RequirementsRequirements
ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified.
Extensive experience within UK accountancy practice.
Strong tax advisory and accounts background.
Proven leadership and business development experience.
Commercially minded with ambitions to become a Director or Partner.

Benefits£70,000+ depending on experience.
Performance related bonus.
Hybrid and flexible working.
Significant autonomy and leadership responsibility.
Exposure to complex advisory work.
Clearly defined progression into Director and ultimately Equity Partner.

Please contact Mark Sitton on (phone number removed), (url removed), or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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