Tax Service Line Lead

Gravita

  • Oxford
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We’re Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We’re a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world.We’re growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.Our mission is to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you’ll not only be working on exciting client challenges, you’ll also be helping us shape the future of accounting.Lead the Future of Tax at GravitaAt Gravita, we’re building the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting partner for ambitious SMEs. As we grow, we’re seeking an exceptional senior leader to guide our Tax service line into its next phase of growth.This is a rare opportunity for an established Partner to step into a firmwide leadership role. You’ll lead a group of experienced Partners and Directors, shape the strategic direction and growth of our tax offering, and play a key role in Gravita’s Executive Leadership Team.What makes this role different?You’ll lead leaders
  • This isn’t about managing a team; it’s about inspiring and aligning a high-performing group of senior Partners and Directors to execute a unified, high-impact tax strategy.
You’ll shape the future
  • From compliance and advisory to R&D and international tax, you’ll define how Gravita evolves its tax offering in a rapidly changing landscape.
You’ll drive commercial growth
  • You’ll own the P&L, set ambitious growth targets, and unlock new revenue streams through service line collaboration, innovation, and strategic client engagement.
You’ll be Gravita’s voice
  • Whether advising marquee clients, speaking at industry events, or contributing to thought leadership, you’ll represent Gravita at the highest levels.
You’ll lead transformation
  • From integrating acquisitions to embedding cutting-edge digital solutions, you’ll spearhead transformation across the Tax function.
What you bring
  • CTA-qualified (or equivalent); ACA desirable. STEP or ADIT is a plus
  • 15–20 years’ experience in practice or industry, including 5+ years in senior leadership
  • Proven success leading multi-office or international tax teams
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving revenue and margin growth
  • A collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style
  • Board-level influencing skills and cross-functional gravitas
What success looks like
  • Sustained growth in fee income and profitability
  • Exceptional client satisfaction and retention
  • High levels of team engagement and retention
  • Strong new business pipeline and cross-service collaboration
  • Industry-leading quality and risk management standards
Why Gravita?We’re ambitious, delivery-focused, and people-first. We care deeply about our teams, our clients, and the impact we make. We’re building a modern, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and succeed.At Gravita, you’ll have the autonomy to lead, the platform to grow, and the opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic, fast-growing firm.We’re Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We’re a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world.We’re growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

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