Head of Tax / Tax Director at VANRATH

Position Head of Tax / Tax Director
Posted 17 Jul 2026
Expired 16 Aug 2026
Company VANRATH
Location Belfast | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from VANRATH for the position of Head of Tax / Tax Director. If the Head of Tax / Tax Director vacancy in Belfast matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at VANRATH for the position of Head of Tax / Tax Director below matches your qualifications.

A highly regarded boutique advisory and tax consultancy is seeking an experienced Tax Director / Head of Tax to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership position within a specialist firm known for delivering high-value advisory services to a diverse client base.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the firm's tax offering, managing client relationships, driving business development, and providing strategic tax advice. The role would particularly suit an experienced tax professional who enjoys building trusted client relationships and wants the autonomy to influence the direction of a growing practice.


The Role

Reporting directly to the Partners, you will lead the firm's tax function while acting as a trusted advisor to a broad portfolio of clients.

This opportunity offers significant autonomy, genuine progression potential, and the ability to influence the future growth of the business.


What You Will Do
  • Lead and develop the firm's tax advisory offering.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with an established portfolio of clients.
  • Provide strategic corporate tax advice across a range of sectors.
  • Advise on R&D Tax Relief claims and innovation-related incentives.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships.
  • Support business development initiatives and contribute to the firm's growth strategy.
  • Mentor and develop junior members of the team.
  • Work closely with business owners, entrepreneurs and senior stakeholders.
  • Contribute to technical excellence and best practice across the firm.

What's In It For You
  • Excellent salary package tailored to experience.
  • Performance-related bonus structure, including rewards for business development and fee generation.
  • Clear pathway to senior leadership.
  • Genuine work-life balance.
  • Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Early finish every Friday at 13:00.
  • Flexible and supportive working environment.
  • Exposure to interesting advisory-led projects.
  • Opportunity to influence and shape the future direction of the firm.
  • Collaborative, close-knit culture with direct access to decision-makers.

Requirements
  • CTA, ACA, ACCA, ATT or equivalent qualification.
  • Strong background in Corporate Tax.
  • Experience within R&D Tax Relief would be highly advantageous.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for clients.
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with business owners and senior stakeholders.
  • Previous leadership experience within practice preferred.
  • Industry candidates with strong corporate tax or R&D expertise will also be considered.
  • Strong communication and business development skills.

What's the next step?

If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.


Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role:

Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism, and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a proven record of pairing the best local talent with leading businesses.

Skills:
Chartered relationship accountant team R&D tax

Benefits:
Bonus & Benefits


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Job Info:

  • Company: VANRATH
  • Position: Head of Tax / Tax Director
  • Work Location: Belfast
  • Country: GB

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