Tax Advisor Job at Gillespie Recruitment (Chester-Le-Street)

Job Description

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. 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.

Job Responsibility

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
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
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
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

Requirements

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
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

Nice to have

Corporate Tax experience

What we offer

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

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