Audit Partner

£Negotiable DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2443

The Firm:

Our client is a large, highly regarded professional services firm with a strong national presence and an enviable client portfolio. Known for delivering high-quality audit and advisory services, the firm works with a broad range of businesses across multiple sectors and continues to strengthen its position as a market leader.

As part of its ongoing growth strategy, the firm is now looking to appoint an Audit Partner to play a key role in developing its presence across the North East. This is a strategic appointment, offering the opportunity to join an established leadership team while contributing to the next phase of the firm’s regional expansion.

The Role:

This is a market-facing leadership position suited to a commercially minded individual who enjoys building relationships and developing new opportunities.

You will work closely with the existing Partner group to drive growth across the audit service line, strengthening client relationships while identifying and securing new work. Alongside managing key client engagements, you will be highly visible in the local marketplace, developing your network and representing the firm across the business community.

The role will involve:

• Leading and developing a portfolio of audit clients across a variety of sectors

• Driving new business activity and supporting the continued growth of the firm in the region

• Acting as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior leadership teams

• Contributing to the development of the wider audit team and supporting future leaders

• Working closely with fellow Partners to shape the strategic direction of the service line

This is a forward-facing role that requires a confident communicator who is comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and representing the firm externally.

Experience Required:

The firm is keen to speak with individuals who have a strong reputation within the regional marketplace and a proven track record of developing client relationships and winning work.

Typically, candidates will demonstrate:

• A professional qualification (ACA or equivalent) / RI

• Significant experience within audit leadership roles, most likely gained within a large regional, mid-tier or national firm

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities

• A confident and engaging style, with the presence to lead client conversations and represent the firm in the market

• The ability to build trusted relationships with entrepreneurial business owners as well as larger organisations

The firm would also consider an existing Audit Partner who brings an established client following and is looking for a new platform to further develop their portfolio.

Benefits:

This is a high-profile role offering genuine influence and the chance to shape the firm’s future growth in the region. It will suit an ambitious individual who enjoys building relationships, winning work and playing a visible role in the local business community.

A highly competitive remuneration package is available, aligned to the seniority and strategic importance of the appointment.

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Senior Tax Manager / Advisor

£Neg | Full-time | Permanent
COunty Durham | BGC2437TX

The Firm:

Our client is a highly respected and long-established professional services firm with a strong reputation for high-quality private client work. The firm acts for a wide range of individuals, families, landowners and business owners, and is known for its technical excellence, discretion and long-standing client relationships.

With a collaborative and people-focused culture, the firm offers a supportive environment where specialists are encouraged to develop their expertise and contribute to the long-term growth of the business.

The Role:

Due to increasing demand, the firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Adviser or Senior Manager to join and strengthen its established Trust & Estates offering.

This is a varied and client-facing role, combining trust administration, tax compliance and advisory work. You will manage your own portfolio, working closely with senior colleagues and professional contacts to deliver high-quality tax and estate planning services.

There is genuine scope to help shape and grow the tax function, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys private client work and wants to play a key role in developing a specialist offering within a respected firm.

Experience Required:

• The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Experience in trust and estate tax compliance

  • A strong understanding of IHT, CGT and income tax in a private client context

  • Experience administering and managing trusts

  • Confidence dealing directly with clients and professional advisers

  • A proactive mindset and interest in developing a growing team

  • ATT/CTA/STEP or qualified by experience

Benefits:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic, influential role within a high-quality private client practice, offering both stimulating technical work and the chance to help build something meaningful for the future. The position offers high quality complex private client work and long-term career development within a stable and well-regarded firm.

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Indirect Tax Senior Manager

£Negotiable DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2396IT

The Firm:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s most ambitious and fastest-growing professional services firms in a senior leadership role within their VAT team. Known for their deep technical expertise and long-standing reputation, the firm partners with a diverse portfolio of clients — from dynamic owner-managed businesses to multinational organisations — providing practical, forward-thinking tax solutions.

As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an accomplished VAT specialist to take ownership of high-profile projects, help lead a talented team, and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a wide range of complex and high-value matters.

The Role:

• Lead the delivery of VAT services across a varied client base, ensuring technical excellence and commercial insight.

• Manage and mentor a dedicated team of VAT professionals, developing their expertise and supporting their career progression.

• Advise on domestic and international VAT matters, providing strategic guidance to minimise risk and optimise tax efficiency.

• Oversee complex VAT compliance and advisory assignments, from initial scoping to delivery.

• Keep clients and colleagues informed of legislative changes, translating technical updates into clear, actionable advice.

• Collaborate with other departments to offer joined-up, value-added solutions.

• Contribute to business development by building relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting proposals.

• Champion process improvements to ensure efficient, consistent, and high-quality service delivery.

Experience Required:

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with extensive experience in VAT consultancy and compliance.

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team.

• Strong track record of advising on complex VAT issues for a broad range of clients, ideally including international operations.

• Commercially minded with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Confident communicator with the ability to present technical matters clearly to both clients and colleagues.

• Adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

You will be joining a modern, forward-thinking firm that offers genuine career progression, flexible hybrid working, and a highly competitive benefits package, including private medical cover, enhanced holiday allowance, and a strong pension scheme.

This role will suit a senior VAT professional seeking the next step in their career, with the chance to make a significant impact at both a team and firm-wide level.

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