Director - Private Client Services

Director - Private Client Services

Location:

Leeds | Hybrid (2 days office-based)

Rutherford Cross is supporting a market‑leading professional services organisation to appoint a motivated and ambitious Personal Tax Director or Senior Tax Manager to join its specialist Private Tax team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a high‑calibre client portfolio while helping shape the growth of a thriving practice. You will join a collaborative, people‑focused environment that empowers individuals to grow their careers, develop new skills, and work on complex, multi‑country projects that make a real impact.

In this senior role, you will work with a diverse range of private clients, entrepreneurs, senior executives, family offices, investors, and internationally mobile individuals, providing high‑quality personal tax advice and compliance support. You will play a key leadership role, from managing intricate advisory projects to driving new business and mentoring junior colleagues.

• Personal tax return preparation and compliance
• Wealth structuring and global tax optimisation
• Estate, succession, and inheritance tax planning
• Cross‑border project work across an international adviser network
• Supporting a varied portfolio of UK and non‑UK domiciled and resident clients

• Lead and grow business development opportunities through your professional network
• Oversee the delivery of technically demanding consulting assignments
• Provide coaching, supervision, and mentoring to junior team members
• Contribute to team leadership, operations, and strategic initiatives
• Maintain a strong client focus, delivering commercially‑driven tax solutions

• Strong personal tax technical knowledge and experience
• Proven relationship‑building and communication skills
• A commercial mindset with strong strategic awareness
• The ability to negotiate, influence, and present well‑reasoned advice
• A track record of originating and converting business opportunities
• Effective project and time management abilities
• Experience working with a range of client types (e.g., family‑owned, PE‑backed, AIM‑listed, OMBs)
• A collaborative, adaptable, and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving
• A relevant qualification such as ACA, CA, CTA, Tax Inspector background, Law, or equivalent

• Global exposure through international client work
• Clear career progression, including leadership opportunities
• Coaching and support from senior industry experts
• Flexible working, including hybrid arrangements (2 office days)
• A diverse, inclusive culture where individuality is valued and supported
• Matched employer pension contributions up to 6%
• Life assurance and Group Income Protection, with options to increase cover
• Formal recognition schemes and team awards

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Jones at Rutherford Cross:

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.