Overview

We are looking to recruit an ambitious Tax Director or Senior Manager to join our expanding Cheltenham tax team. This could be an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a fulfilling role with excellent prospects, based in Cheltenham. You will have the chance to progress your tax career within one of the South West's leading employers, serving a wide range of clients. We are interested in speaking to candidates with private client tax experience. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will influence the development of the practice and have People Management and Business Development responsibilities. This role offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from the office, home, or client site while delivering excellent client service.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Work with the management team to develop the tax team locally in Cheltenham and nationally, including recruiting and coaching team members to help them reach their potential.
• Build strong relationships with a broad portfolio of tax clients and provide a quality, trusted-advisor service.
• Build and maintain a network of local contacts to aid business development.

About You

• Appropriately qualified with experience in a tax environment.
• A strong business developer capable of building contacts and networking within the local business community.
• A great people manager who enjoys developing and coaching their team.
• Highly commercial with the drive to contribute to Bishop Fleming’s growth.

Why Bishop Fleming

Bishop Fleming is an award-winning and certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm experienced growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. We are ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector. We serve owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large businesses, entrepreneurs, and private individuals across a diverse range of sectors. We are a member of Kreston Global, a network of independent accounting firms in over 100 countries, with 9 offices, over 47 partners, and over 500 people.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off
• Hybrid working
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan with access to 24/7 online GP and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards
• Yulife wellbeing app
• Social events with active committees
• Numerous opportunities for development

How to Apply

Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements, including remote or part-time options to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies, and activities outside of work. We are committed to an inclusive working environment where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential and are valued and treated fairly.

The more varied our workforce, the broader our expertise, and the greater our potential for innovation and success. We are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

Security and Compliance

As part of our recruitment process, and to maintain a safe and compliant environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. Checks include verification of references, right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced DBS check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Accounting