Highly competitive base salary + profit share available
Thomas & Co
is seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven
Director of Tax Strategy & Advisory
to lead and scale our growing tax advisory department. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing a high-performing team of UK and international tax professionals, ensuring technical excellence, driving revenue, and delivering best-in-class client outcomes.
You'll work directly with the CEO and leadership team to shape the vision, performance, and profitability of the advisory function, while maintaining the strategic integrity of our
Tax Efficiency Audits
-- comprehensive planning engagements designed to optimise our clients' business and personal tax positions.
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with the technical authority, management experience, and commercial acumen to lead at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of the
Tax Advisory Department
, including corporate, personal, and international tax planning.
Lead and develop a team of Corporate Tax Advisors -- providing technical review, mentorship, and performance management.
Maintain oversight of all strategic tax work, ensuring quality, compliance, and client clarity.
Collaborate with the CEO on department KPIs, growth targets, and revenue goals.
Identify commercial opportunities within the client base and drive advisory-led revenue growth.
Shape the evolution of the
Tax Efficiency Audit
process and supporting services.
Stay ahead of UK and international tax developments and ensure technical leadership across the team.
Act as the senior technical contact for complex client cases and structural planning reviews.
Drive operational improvements to increase output, turnaround times, and team efficiency.
Report directly to the CEO and act as the point of accountability for the performance of the advisory team.
What We're Looking For
Vast experience in UK and international tax advisory, ideally within entrepreneurial or fast-growth firms.
Proven leadership experience -- managing teams of tax professionals with strong commercial results.
CTA-qualified (or equivalent); ACA/ACCA additional qualifications welcome.
Deep understanding of corporate, personal, and cross-border tax strategy.
Proven ability to review and sign off high-value planning work.
Commercial mindset -- understands how tax advice supports broader business and personal objectives.
Exceptional communication skills -- able to advise founders, directors, and high-net-worth clients with confidence.
Ambitious, self-motivated, and performance-driven -- thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels, with a clear eye on growth, quality, and value creation.
Advisory Planning Areas You'll Lead
UK and international company structuring
Profit extraction strategies
Residency and domicile planning
Holding companies and group structures
Shareholder reorganisations and demergers
Family Investment Companies (FICs)
Trusts and estate planning for IHT mitigation
Cross-border planning
Double tax treaty utilisation
Intellectual property structuring and licensing
Overseas asset ownership
Personal service company restructuring
Business exit planning
Why Join Thomas & Co?
Thomas & Co is a strategy-led advisory group supporting mainly seven-to-nine figure entrepreneurs across the UK and internationally. We blend tax strategy, finance, and business transformation into a high-value service that delivers clarity, profit retention, and long-term structure.
Work directly with high calibre entrepreneurs globally
Lead a talented team in a role with full ownership and autonomy
Operate remotely, with a high-performance, output-focused culture
Be rewarded through a combination of salary, profit share, and growth incentives
Make a defining career move with significant impact, visibility, and upside
Join the
leading voice in our industry
-- our social platform is the most followed and engaged in the UK tax advisory space, with
130,000+ followers and over 50 million views in the last 12 months
. Our content is regarded as the
most valuable and trusted
in the market, driving a consistent pipeline of high-calibre inbound opportunities.
THINK YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES? SHARE YOUR CV WITH Talent@Thomasandcoaccounting.com
AND LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS!
At Thomas and Co International, fostering a diverse and Flexible environment is not just a statement, it's our commitment.
We believe in cultivating a workplace where every individual's unique background, perspective and talents are not only welcomed but celebrated.
We understand that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, driving us towards excellence in everything we do.
By embracing diversity, we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive!
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Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
Performance bonus
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Gym membership
Referral programme
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Management: 8 years (required)
Tax: 8 years (required)
advisory: 8 years (required)
Licence/Certification: