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Head of Tax
We are hiring for our client, a growing specialist tax advisory business based in Belfast, as they seek to appoint an experienced Head of Tax to lead their tax advisory function.
This is a senior and highly visible Head of Tax role, suited to an experienced tax professional with strong Corporation Tax and R&D tax relief expertise. The successful candidate will take ownership of the advisory function, working closely with senior leadership, clients, and professional referral networks to support continued business growth.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
- Senior tax leadership role with ownership of the advisory function
- Belfast-based opportunity with minimal travel expected
- Strong package for the right candidate
The Role
As Head of Tax, you will:
- Lead and manage the tax advisory function across a broad UK client base
- Provide high-quality technical advice across Corporation Tax and R&D tax relief
- Review and oversee technical tax work, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance
- Support the preparation and submission of tax claims and advisory reports
- Build strong client relationships and develop a deep understanding of client needs
- Identify opportunities to add value to existing clients through additional tax advisory services
- Generate new business opportunities through referrals, client relationships, and professional networks
- Work closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of the tax business
- Mentor and support junior members of the team where required
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge across relevant areas of UK tax legislation
- Attend occasional client meetings or business development meetings, with minimal travel expected
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The Person
The successful Head of Tax will be an experienced tax professional with strong technical ability and the confidence to operate at a senior client-facing level.
Essential criteria:
- Strong Corporation Tax experience
- CTA and/or FCA qualification
- Excellent technical knowledge of R&D tax relief
- Ability to manage client relationships and provide commercially focused advice
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly
- Commercial mindset, with an interest in business development and referral generation
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of a senior tax function
Desirable criteria:
- Previous experience at Head of Tax, Senior Tax Manager, Associate Director, or Tax Director level
- Experience within practice, advisory, consultancy, or a specialist tax environment
- Existing network of finance leaders, CFOs, or professional referral contacts
- Experience mentoring or managing junior tax professionals
The Reward
- Strong package available for the right candidate
- Senior leadership opportunity within a growing tax advisory business
- Opportunity to shape and develop the tax advisory function
- Broad UK client base with strong scope for client relationship development
- Belfast-based role with minimal travel expected
- Opportunity to operate in a senior, visible, and commercially focused tax role
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Next Steps
For further information, and to apply for this Head of Tax job, please contact Connor Donaghy at Hunter Savage.
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Why Hunter Savage?
Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise across Accountancy & Finance, Financial Services & Insurance, Legal, HR, Engineering & Operations, Sales & Marketing, Built Environment, Science & Pharma, and Business Support.
Our Accountancy & Finance team works closely with candidates and employers across Northern Ireland and Ireland, offering informed, confidential, and consultative advice. We focus on long-term relationships, market insight, and helping professionals identify opportunities with genuine potential for career growth.
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- Package details are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the caliber of response.
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