Tax Advisory Director / Partner Designate

at  Carpenter Box

DESCRIPTION

Join Carpenter Box, one of the South East’s leading accountancy firms, where expertise meets passion and every voice matters. With over 100 years of trusted service, we’re proud to blend our deep-rooted experience with forward-thinking solutions that make a real difference to our clients. At Carpenter Box, we’re a team that values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth, where everyone’s voice counts and every idea has the potential to shape our future. Now, as we continue on an exciting journey of growth, we’re inviting a Tax Director / Partner Designate to help us take our success—and theirs—even further.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing tax teams, fostering an environment of growth and collaboration.
• Deep expertise in tax advisory for owner-managed businesses, covering areas such as corporate tax, business sales, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
• Proven experience in business development and generating new client opportunities, with a track record of portfolio growth.
• Skilled in building and maintaining strong client relationships, with a client-first approach that prioritises trust and long-term partnership.
• High-level technical skills across tax compliance and planning, with an emphasis on accuracy and detail.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance client service delivery.

ABOUT CARPENTER BOX

Welcome to Carpenter Box, one of the largest independent firms in the South East. We have a headcount of over 250 staff across our offices in Worthing, Crawley, Brighton, Chichester, Portsmouth and London. We’re always looking for motivated and excited people who share our values to help us serve our expanding client base and grow our exceptional practice

THE ROLE

As Tax Director / Partner Designate, you’ll play a pivotal role in growing our tax services and portfolio, bringing your experience in mid-tier accountancy practice and team leadership. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality tax advice, managing relationships, and building a portfolio of owner-managed businesses. Working alongside partners, you’ll provide valuable advice across corporate restructuring, profit extraction, corporation tax planning, and business sales and acquisitions. You’ll also have access to our in-house specialists across VAT, SDLT, trusts, and estates.
This role has been created due to the continued organic growth of our tax team and the firm as a whole.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and expand the Southsea tax advisory team, developing and delivering high-level tax strategies that align with the firm’s broader vision.
• Support the leadership of the broader Tax Advisory Group.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and generating new client work.
• Produce high-impact tax reports and advisory letters that reflect both technical expertise and an understanding of diverse client needs.
• Manage client relationships, including meetings and proactive communication.
• Champion Carpenter Box in the region, engaging in industry events and activities to promote the firm and identify growth opportunities.