A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Exeter is seeking an experienced Business Services & Tax Director to join their senior leadership team, offering flexible working, a competitive company pension, and much more. This role would suit a qualified accountant with significant experience managing a varied client portfolio across both business services and tax, leading a team, and contributing to the strategic direction of a growing practice. You will play a key role in client relationship management, tax planning and advisory work, business development, and mentoring the next generation of talent within the firm. Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy practice recruitment agency, working exclusively across Audit, Accounts, and Tax. We take the time to understand both our clients and our candidates, matching skilled professionals with firms where they can genuinely thrive, and our reputation for honest, low pressure recruitment has made us a trusted partner across the profession. What is the day-to-day of the role: Manage a diverse portfolio of business services and tax clients, ensuring high quality delivery Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants and tax professionals at varying levels Drive new business development and strengthen existing client relationships Oversee compliance and advisory work across accounts and tax, ensuring technical accuracy throughout Contribute to the strategic growth and direction of the firm Required Skills and Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified with substantial post qualification experience Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Proven track record of managing client portfolios and leading teams across business services and tax Strong commercial awareness and business development skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships Benefits: Flexible working arrangements Competitive company pension Real influence and autonomy at director level Firm that genuinely invests in its people 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 Recruitment is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Exeter is seeking an experienced Business Services & Tax Director to join their senior leadership team, offering flexible working, a competitive company pension, and much more. This role would suit a qualified accountant with significant experience managing a varied client portfolio across both business services and tax, leading a team, and contributing to the strategic direction of a growing practice. You will play a key role in client relationship management, tax planning and advisory work, business development, and mentoring the next generation of talent within the firm. Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy practice recruitment agency, working exclusively across Audit, Accounts, and Tax. We take the time to understand both our clients and our candidates, matching skilled professionals with firms where they can genuinely thrive, and our reputation for honest, low pressure recruitment has made us a trusted partner across the profession. What is the day-to-day of the role: Manage a diverse portfolio of business services and tax clients, ensuring high quality delivery Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants and tax professionals at varying levels Drive new business development and strengthen existing client relationships Oversee compliance and advisory work across accounts and tax, ensuring technical accuracy throughout Contribute to the strategic growth and direction of the firm Required Skills and Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified with substantial post qualification experience Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Proven track record of managing client portfolios and leading teams across business services and tax Strong commercial awareness and business development skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships Benefits: Flexible working arrangements Competitive company pension Real influence and autonomy at director level Firm that genuinely invests in its people 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 Recruitment is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Newton Abbot is looking to welcome a Business Services Senior to their expanding team, offering flexible working, a strong company pension, and much more. This role would suit an ambitious Business Services Senior looking to progress their career within a well-regarded practice that values professional development, offers genuine variety across its client portfolio, and provides a clear route for future progression. Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to the accountancy profession, and our deep understanding of the sector means we take the time to genuinely match candidates with roles that suit their skills, ambitions, and lifestyle. We pride ourselves on offering a personal, low-pressure approach throughout the recruitment process, ensuring candidates feel supported and informed at every stage. What is the day-to-day of the role: Manage a varied portfolio of clients, preparing accounts and management information to a high standard Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact Support junior members of the team with technical guidance and on-the-job training Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for a range of business structures Required Skills and Qualifications: Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment ACA or ACCA qualified, or working towards qualification Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven experience preparing accounts Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines independently Benefits: Flexible working arrangements Strong company pension Clear route for future progression Supportive and forward-thinking environment 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, and references to pay rates are indicative, with salary dependent on experience. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Newton Abbot is looking to welcome a Business Services Senior to their expanding team, offering flexible working, a strong company pension, and much more. This role would suit an ambitious Business Services Senior looking to progress their career within a well-regarded practice that values professional development, offers genuine variety across its client portfolio, and provides a clear route for future progression. Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to the accountancy profession, and our deep understanding of the sector means we take the time to genuinely match candidates with roles that suit their skills, ambitions, and lifestyle. We pride ourselves on offering a personal, low-pressure approach throughout the recruitment process, ensuring candidates feel supported and informed at every stage. What is the day-to-day of the role: Manage a varied portfolio of clients, preparing accounts and management information to a high standard Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact Support junior members of the team with technical guidance and on-the-job training Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for a range of business structures Required Skills and Qualifications: Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment ACA or ACCA qualified, or working towards qualification Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven experience preparing accounts Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines independently Benefits: Flexible working arrangements Strong company pension Clear route for future progression Supportive and forward-thinking environment 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, and references to pay rates are indicative, with salary dependent on experience. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Crowe Watson Recruitment
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Tax Director to join a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Bury St Edmunds, offering flexible working, a generous company pension, and much more. This role represents a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded Private Client Tax Director to take ownership of a substantial portfolio, lead and develop a talented team, and contribute directly to the strategic growth of the tax function. The successful candidate will play a key role at leadership level within a firm that values ambition and rewards success. As a specialist accountancy practice recruitment agency, Crowe Watson Recruitment understands the private client tax market inside and out, and we take real pride in matching senior professionals with firms that align with their expertise and ambitions. Our consultative, relationship-led approach ensures every introduction is a genuine fit, not just on paper, but in terms of culture and long-term career trajectory. What is the day-to-day of the role: Lead and manage a significant portfolio of private clients, including high net worth individuals and trusts Provide strategic tax planning advice across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax Oversee and develop the private client tax team, including mentoring and technical training Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, introducers, and other professional contacts Contribute to business development initiatives and support the strategic growth of the department Required Skills and Qualifications: CTA qualified with significant post-qualification experience at a senior or director level Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing a team Excellent technical knowledge of private client tax compliance and advisory work Commercially astute with strong business development capability Benefits: Flexible working arrangements Generous company pension Genuine influence over the department's direction Firm renowned for its collaborative culture 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, and references to pay rates are indicative. Salary is dependent on experience. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Tax Director to join a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Bury St Edmunds, offering flexible working, a generous company pension, and much more. This role represents a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded Private Client Tax Director to take ownership of a substantial portfolio, lead and develop a talented team, and contribute directly to the strategic growth of the tax function. The successful candidate will play a key role at leadership level within a firm that values ambition and rewards success. As a specialist accountancy practice recruitment agency, Crowe Watson Recruitment understands the private client tax market inside and out, and we take real pride in matching senior professionals with firms that align with their expertise and ambitions. Our consultative, relationship-led approach ensures every introduction is a genuine fit, not just on paper, but in terms of culture and long-term career trajectory. What is the day-to-day of the role: Lead and manage a significant portfolio of private clients, including high net worth individuals and trusts Provide strategic tax planning advice across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax Oversee and develop the private client tax team, including mentoring and technical training Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, introducers, and other professional contacts Contribute to business development initiatives and support the strategic growth of the department Required Skills and Qualifications: CTA qualified with significant post-qualification experience at a senior or director level Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing a team Excellent technical knowledge of private client tax compliance and advisory work Commercially astute with strong business development capability Benefits: Flexible working arrangements Generous company pension Genuine influence over the department's direction Firm renowned for its collaborative culture 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, and references to pay rates are indicative. Salary is dependent on experience. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
