Tax Partner

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Tax Partner to join our growing accountancy practice. This role will work closely alongside an existing Tax Partner to shape the future of the tax function, drive growth, and deliver high‑quality advisory and compliance services.

Department: Corporate Tax

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

We are also looking for a candidate who brings strong SME experience, a dynamic mindset, and the ability to collaborate across service lines, especially with audit and accounts teams. While an existing client portfolio is not essential, a proven ability to generate opportunities, develop client relationships, and maximise value from the existing client base is required.

• 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 to clients regarding growth strategies, exit strategies (such as family succession, third‑party exit, and management buy‑outs).
• Advise clients on building corporate value, minimising risk, and profit extraction.
• Assist with restructuring, property acquisitions and disposals, working with client’s external advisors to deliver successful outcomes.
• Help co‑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.

• CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience advising SME personal and corporate clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and advisory issues, and how these apply to an SME client base.
• Commercially astute, with proven ability to build long‑term client relationships.
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and mentoring teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

We’re a forward‑thinking team of business advisors with a reputation for quality, trust and people‑first values. 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.

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

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.