Tax Director - Disputes - #2177702

As a Tax Director - Disputes in Bristol, you will lead tax dispute work within the Professional Services sector, helping clients address complex tax matters with clear, practical advice. You will shape the direction of dispute cases and ensure work is delivered to a high standard across the Tax department.

Client Details

Our client is a leading independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, recognised across the Southwest for delivering high-quality advisory services to entrepreneurial businesses, private clients and owner-managed organisations. With a long-standing reputation for technical excellence and client service, the firm continues to invest heavily in its specialist tax offering.

The business combines the resources and expertise of a large regional practice with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. With a strong client base and ambitious growth plans, they offer professionals the opportunity to take ownership of specialist service lines and make a genuine impact on the future direction of the firm

Description

Working closely with Private Client, Corporate Tax and wider Advisory teams, you will advise clients through HMRC enquiries, investigations, voluntary disclosures and complex tax disputes. This is a strategic leadership role combining technical excellence, client relationship management and service line development.

The successful candidate will play a key role in growing this specialist offering, acting as a trusted adviser to clients while helping shape the firm's future tax advisory strategy.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the Tax Disputes & Resolution service offering

* Advise clients on HMRC enquiries, investigations and disclosures

* Manage complex tax dispute and resolution cases

* Build long-term relationships with clients and professional introducers

* Identify opportunities for business development and revenue growth

* Work collaboratively with Private Client, Corporate Tax and Advisory teams

* Mentor, develop and support junior and senior tax professionals

* Contribute to the strategic direction of the wider Tax Advisory practice

Profile

A successful 'Tax Director - Disputes' should have:

• Strong experience handling tax disputes and resolving complex tax matters.
• Confident knowledge of tax dispute processes and written case preparation.
• Experience leading client discussions, negotiations and technical tax conversations.
• The ability to review detailed information and provide clear, practical advice.
• Strong written skills for preparing submissions, correspondence and case documents.
• The ability to manage several tax dispute matters while meeting agreed deadlines.

Job Offer

• Permanent Tax Director - Disputes position in Bristol.
• Salary of £100,000 to £130,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Profit share scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Life assurance.

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