Tax Partner

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Tax Partner to lead their tax department and provide expert advice on complex tax matters. This senior role will involve building client relationships and developing the tax team in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Candidates should be CTA qualified with a solid understanding of UK tax legislation. Competitive salary with bonuses and a hybrid working model included.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonuses

Structured progression to Tax Director

Hybrid working

Early finish every Friday

Quarterly staff socials

Private Medical and Health cash plan

Retail discounts

Recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising personal and corporate clients.
• Commercially astute.
• Experience in developing teams and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Provide expert advice on tax planning and restructuring.
• Develop the tax team and promote a culture of growth.
• Contribute to business development.

Skills

CTA qualified (or equivalent)

Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation

Proven ability to build long-term client relationships

Leadership and mentoring skills

Collaborative and forward-thinking mindset

Job description

Tax Partner

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Reporting To: Michelle Coates

Description

We’re a forward-thinking team of business advisors with a reputation for quality, trust and people-first values. We believe that success comes from putting people at the heart of everything that we do - our colleagues, our clients, and our community. With ambitious growth plans, we’re looking for a Tax Partner who shares our vision and is ready to play a central role in shaping our future.

Our shared values shape the way we work every day.

We shine together – collaboration and teamwork are at our core.

We do the right thing – integrity guides every decision.

We make it count – delivering real impact for our business and our people.

As Tax Partner, you’ll help lead our tax department, helping both personal and corporate tax clients navigate complex tax matters with confidence. This is a senior leadership role working with the Tax Director, combining client service, technical excellence and business development. This is a rare opportunity to shape the firm’s future and share in its success through our growth share scheme as we continue to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with a varied portfolio of personal and corporate clients, offering strategic insight as well as technical solutions.
• Provide expert advice on areas such as shareholder and succession planning, restructuring, property and investment matters.
• Help lead and develop the tax team, embedding a culture of growth, collaboration and quality.
• Build the profile of our practice, contributing to business development and supporting our ambitious growth strategy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

What we’re looking for:

• CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience advising personal and corporate clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and advisory issues.
• Commercially astute, with proven ability to build long-term client relationships.
• A natural leader and mentor, you’ll take pride in developing your team, creating an environment where people thrive and achieve their potential.
• Collaborative, forward thinking and excited about contributing to a growing, people-first firm.

If you’re an experienced tax leader who wants to make a real impact in a people-first firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary – plus bonus related to business and individual performance + growth shares.
• Structured progression – genuine opportunity to become a Tax Director.
• Hybrid working – balance office and home to suit your lifestyle.
• Early finish every Friday – start the weekend right!
• Quarterly staff socials – to celebrate together.
• Competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Private Medical and Health cash plan to support your wellbeing.
• Retail discounts to make everyday life that bit easier.
• Recognition programmes including Employee of the Quarter and long-service awards.
• A supportive team environment where your contribution is seen and celebrated.