Tax Director

Job title

Tax Director

Department

Business Services - Tax

Our Purpose

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our communities.

Our Commitment to Our People

We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

Our Core Values

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Role Purpose

We are seeking a talented and commercially minded Corporate Tax adviser to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You will work closely with our Corporate, Private Client and Real Estate teams, advising on a wide range of tax matters including corporate transactions, restructuring, property deals, and employee incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and owner-managed businesses.

• Provide expert tax advice on corporate transactions including M&A, joint ventures, and reorganisations.

• Support clients with employee share schemes and incentive arrangements.

• Advise on property-related tax issues including SDLT, VAT, and capital allowances.

• Liaise with HMRC and other professional advisors as needed.

Person Specification

The criteria below will be assessed via application (A), interview (I), Test (T), or multiple (A/I/T).

Essential Criteria

• Experience leading a team or function and providing recognised expertise that supports good decision-making, consistent quality, and the development of others. (A/I)

• Demonstrates efficient and commercially aware practice, with an ability to recognise sector developments and adjust approach to meet evolving client needs. (A/I)

• A proven ability to understand what matters to stakeholders and strengthen relationships.

• A people centered approach to identify opportunities and contribute to the firm’s success through collaborative engagement. (A/I)

• Ability to model constructive behaviours, support colleagues and help create a clear sense of direction through good judgement and positive influence (A/I)

• Ability to manage complex and competing demands with confidence, provide clear and reasoned guidance, and build effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the business. (A/I)

• Shows a clear understanding of financial hygiene and contributes to achieving team and individual performance goals. (A/I)

Technical Knowledge

• Proficient user of core business and legal systems (essential). (A/I)

• Excellent understanding of data security, confidentiality and risk. (essential) (A/I)

• Adopts relevant tools and stays informed about new technologies (essential) (A/I)

• CTA qualified with strong technical knowledge across a broad range of UK tax matters.

What We Offer You

Our benefits reflect our commitment to your development, wellbeing and work-life balance. Click here to discover more

Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

We also encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

Equal Opportunities

Higgs LLP is proud to be a signatory of The Law Society’s Diversity, Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. These commitments reflect our dedication to building a workplace that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt into the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us at recruitment@higgsllp.co.uk

We recognise that inclusion is an ongoing journey, and we regularly review and publish our diversity data, which can be accessed here.

People Driven. Legal Excellence.