Private Client Associate Director

Taxation; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consultancy firm in Scotland seeks an experienced Associate Director for their Private Client team. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth clients, offering tailored advice on tax planning and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess significant advisory experience and a relevant qualification. The firm offers hybrid working, extensive professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture. This position is perfect for a tax professional looking to advance their career.

Benefits

27 days holiday with an option to purchase more

Private healthcare

Access to virtual GP services

Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Paid professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• ATT / CTA / ACA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Significant compliance and advisory experience in UK private client tax.
• Ability to manage projects and develop relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of private clients including complex individuals and family groups.
• Deliver advisory projects in areas such as CGT, IHT, trusts, and business structuring.
• Supervise work from junior team members and support their development.
• Contribute to business development efforts alongside directors and partners.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of UK private client tax

Project management

Business development

Relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ATT / CTA / ACA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Associate Director - Private Client Tax
Aberdeen
£65,000 - £85,000 (Hybrid working & Wider Benefits)

We are working with a well-established Top 10 firm who are seeking an Associate Director to join their Private Client team in Scotland. You will have the chance to work on a wide variety of tax planning and compliance assignments, supporting high-net-worth individuals and family enterprises with tailored, forward-thinking advice. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys complex advisory work, team leadership, and long-term client relationship management.

The Role

• Lead and manage a portfolio of private clients, including complex individuals, family groups, and business owners
• Deliver advisory projects in areas such as CGT, IHT, trusts, business structuring, succession planning, and more
• Supervise and review work from junior team members, while supporting their technical development
• Contribute to business development efforts, alongside directors and partners

What's on Offer

• 27 days holiday, with the option to purchase more
• Private healthcare and access to virtual GP services
• Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including financial tools and electric car scheme
• Paid professional development and access to over 300 on-demand learning courses
• A supportive and inclusive team culture with clear routes for progression

What You'll Bring

• ATT / CTA / ACA qualified, or qualified by experience
• Strong technical understanding of UK private client tax, with significant compliance and advisory experience
• Ability to manage projects, develop relationships, and mentor junior staff
• A commercial approach with an interest in business development and strategic client planning

If you're looking to step into a senior tax role within a flexible, forward-thinking environment, this could be the ideal next move then contact Victoria Walker on 0161 5297 109 or email [e-mail]

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