Are you a tax professional who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering bespoke advice?
Do you thrive on working closely with clients and helping them navigate both personal and business tax challenges?
Are you looking for a progressive firm that values flexibility, development, and doing the right thing?
Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected, forward‑thinking professional services firm to recruit a Tax Advisor due to continued growth within their Tax Advisory team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of bespoke tax advisory projects, covering both personal and business tax matters, while collaborating closely with both tax and non‑tax colleagues across the wider firm. You’ll work independently and as part of a team, delivering pragmatic, high‑quality advice that balances technical excellence with commercial awareness.
The Role
As a Tax Advisor, you will play a key role within the Tax Advisory team, contributing to tailored tax planning and advisory projects while building strong, trusted client relationships.
You will work across a broad range of tax areas, applying your technical expertise and analytical thinking while keeping the bigger picture firmly in mind. This is an ideal opportunity for a CTA‑qualified professional, or someone qualified by experience, who is eager to make a real impact within a values‑led, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Advisory & Technical Delivery
- Delivering bespoke tax advisory projects across personal and business tax
- Providing practical, risk‑aware tax advice that protects both client and firm
- Working independently or collaboratively on complex tax assignments
- Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and best practice
Client Relationships & Service Excellence
- Building strong, proactive relationships to drive high client satisfaction
- Acting in line with company values at all times
- Managing client expectations and identifying opportunities to deliver “wow” moments
- Balancing client needs with commercial priorities
Business Development & Commercial Awareness
- Contributing to marketing and business development activity
- Attending events, building networks, and drafting thought leadership content
- Identifying opportunities for cross‑selling and additional services
- Demonstrating strong business acumen and commercial awareness
Professional Growth & Collaboration
- Acting as a role model with high standards of work and conduct
- Taking ownership of personal development and performance
- Participating in technical, soft‑skills, and leadership training
- Contributing positively in team meetings and wider firm initiatives
About You
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- CTA qualified, or qualified by experience with 3+ years’ tax advisory experience
- Corporate Tax experience (preferred)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to see the bigger picture
- Proven ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and prioritise effectively
- Confident adapting communication style to different situations and stakeholders
Personal Attributes
- Commercially minded with strong business awareness
- Client‑focused, always acting with integrity
- Resilient and comfortable making difficult but correct decisions
- Ability to understand impact on others and balance competing priorities
- Motivated, proactive, and driven to exceed client expectations
- A collaborative team player committed to continuous improvement
What’s on Offer
- Permanent role, full‑time (36.5 hours per week) – part‑time considered
- Jesmond or Chester‑Le‑Street office locations
- Four‑day working week (after successful completion of probation)
- Flexible working hours
- At least 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with additional accrual after year three)
- Your birthday off (if it falls on a normal working day)
- Paid volunteering time to support causes you care about
- Team development days and collaborative culture
- Open communication, honest discussions, and transparent leadership
- Defined career pathway with genuine progression opportunities
- A supportive, progressive environment focused on people, wellbeing, and professional excellence
Interested?
Apply today or contact Gillespie Recruitment to discuss this Tax Advisor opportunity in confidence.
If you’re looking for a tax advisory role that combines technical challenge, meaningful client work, and long‑term career development, we’d love to hear from you.
