🆕 New 2026 | Tax Director / Partner – Dartford (Hybrid) –

Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.
Tax Director / Partner (Mixed Tax Advisory) Dartford (Hybrid)
Circa £90,000 - £150,000+ (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits
Public Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a leading UK accountancy & advisory group who are continuing to strengthen their senior Tax leadership team in Dartford, and are now looking to recruit a Tax Director / Partner.
This firm supports the SME market with a full service offering including Audit, Accounts & Advisory, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Business Recovery. With strong infrastructure, ambitious growth plans and a values-led culture, the firm provides an excellent platform for senior tax professionals looking to develop a strategic portfolio and play a key role in the long-term growth of the practice.
This is a rare opportunity offering a broad and interesting mixed tax advisory workload, working closely with the wider Partner group on complex planning matters. You will also take a key role in developing the team and driving business development activity.
Role Responsibilities

Acting as senior contact on a portfolio, managing client relationships and expectations
Advising on complex mixed tax matters alongside the wider Partner group
Delegating and reviewing technical work linked to reorganisations, share schemes, trusts, property transfers, corporate transactions, acquisitions and demergers
Drafting technical responses to HMRC enquiries and managing risk within compliance work
Team leadership including mentoring, appraisals, interviews and wider people management
Identifying opportunities for special work across the portfolio and wider group
Supporting business development and helping to win new clients

The Ideal Candidate

CTA qualified
Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation with demonstrable advisory experience
Proven ability to deliver excellent client service at senior level
Commercial, strategic and confident managing complex client relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable managing risk and quality standards in tax work
Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and relevant accounting/tax systems

Benefits include

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Health Cash Plan
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Private medical insurance (available for managers and employees with 5+ years’ service)

Culture & Values My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service.
For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – david@clark-wood.co.uk / DD: +44 (0) 117 329 1058 | Mobile: +44 (0) 7358 908463
This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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🆕 New 2026 | Tax Director / Partner – Dartford (Hybrid) – Mixed Advisory