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You'll join a highly respected Private Client team with a strong reputation in the market, working with an impressive portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, families and trustees.\nAs a trusted adviser, you'll help clients navigate some of the most important financial decisions they will make, from succession planning and wealth preservation to complex tax planning and estate matters. You'll have the opportunity to build deep, long-lasting relationships, providing strategic advice that delivers genuine value and peace of mind.\nBeyond client work, you'll play an integral role in the continued growth of the team and wider business. Working closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm, you'll contribute to business development initiatives, identify opportunities to broaden client relationships and help shape the future direction of our Private Client offering in Birmingham.\nAs demand for our services continues to grow, we are investing in our Birmingham team and looking for an experienced Private Client Director to help us build on our success. This is an opportunity to join a thriving team, work with a high-quality client base, and play a visible role in developing one of the firm's key service lines.\nWhether you're already operating at Director level or are a highly experienced Senior Manager ready to take the next step, this role offers the platform, support and autonomy to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.\nThe Important Work You Will Be Doing:\nManaging a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, trusts and estates\n\nProviding strategic tax planning and advisory services across a broad range of personal tax matters\n\nAdvising clients on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, trusts, succession planning and wealth preservation strategies\n\nSupporting owner-managed businesses and their shareholders with tax-efficient planning throughout the business lifecycle\n\nReviewing complex personal tax returns and ensuring compliance obligations are met to a high standard\n\nBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with clients, professional advisers and key stakeholders\n\nIdentifying opportunities to provide additional services and supporting business development activity across the wider firm\n\nWorking closely with Partners and colleagues across service lines to deliver joined-up client solutions\n\nSupporting and mentoring Managers and junior team members, contributing to their development and success\n\nKeeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and ensuring clients receive proactive advice\n\nContributing to the continued growth and success of the Birmingham Private Client team\n\nActing as a visible ambassador for the firm's brand, values and culture\n\nThe Skills and Experience You Will Bring:\nSignificant experience within Private Client Tax gained in practice\n\nExperience managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, trusts and estates\n\nStrong technical expertise across personal taxation, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and succession planning\n\nProven ability to provide commercially focused tax advice and build trusted client relationships\n\nExperience identifying and developing opportunities for additional work and service line collaboration\n\nStrong leadership and people development skills, with experience supporting and mentoring colleagues\n\nExcellent communication and relationship-building abilities\n\nCommercially aware, proactive and client-focused in your approach\n\nCTA qualified, ACA qualified or equivalent professional qualification\n\nA desire to contribute to the growth and continued success of a leading regional firm\n\nWhy PKF Smith Cooper?\nPKF Smith Cooper is the 13th largest accounting firm by UK fee income (Accountancy Age Top 50+50) and a member of PKF Global, a network of legally independent firms operating in 150 countries. This global reach enables us to share expertise, specialist knowledge, and resources while delivering a personal service to our clients.\nOur team of award-winning accountants and business advisors plans to double the size of our company within the next five years. As a fast-growing firm and ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are passionate about developing homegrown talent. Through comprehensive training, development, and progression opportunities, we can help you achieve your full potential and build a successful career in professional services.\nWhy Birmingham?\nIn the heart of the vibrant city, our new, state-of-the-art office boasts a contemporary open plan working area, on-site gym with lockers and shower facilities, and a large roof terrace perfect for taking in the views of the city. Our Birmingham office is easily accessible via train, being adjacent to Snowhill Train Station and only a 10-minute walk from New Street Station.\nWhat's in it for you?\nOur benefits package has been designed around our people and shaped by our values. As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, here are some of the things you can expect:\nA working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme - Hybrid working during your probation period is subject to the manager's discretion\n\nTime to do what matters to you - 30 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us. Long-serving employees can also request a sabbatical, giving you the chance to make truly unforgettable memories\n\nRewards for those who actively embrace and embody our values and culture through our Kudos Reward Scheme\n\nRegular social events and annual, company-wide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm\n\nBonus referral schemes for introducing new talent or clients so that when we benefit, you do too\n\nLife doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We also offer life assurance, discounts on a huge variety of retailers through the PKF Smith Cooper Rewards Scheme, and cashback on healthcare (including dental visits, physiotherapy etc) through Simplyhealth.\n\nReady to start your career with PKF Smith Cooper? 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