Key hiring challenges for tax jobs


We recognise that the challenges faced by hiring teams in the tax sector demand tailored recruitment solutions that go beyond simple job-matching — identifying highly specialised talent with unique and specific expertise

Sector knowledge

The changing nature of the tax sector makes it essential to find candidates who are up-to-date with current knowledge and committed to continuous learning.

We’re able to leverage our international network to source talent with the specific knowledge required for niche roles and assist with relocation if required.

Analytical Skills

Tax recruitment often demands deep analytical capabilities. These specialised skills can be difficult to assess, particularly for recruiters who are not experts in the field.

Our long experience and extensive contacts in the tax sector equip us to identify those candidates who have the key analytical ability necessary for a specific role.

Soft Skills

In addition to technical expertise, client interaction is often a key component of tax roles, so strong interpersonal and communication skills are equally crucial.

As part of our process, we gauge each candidate’s ability to interact with clients effectively and recommend training programs if needed to enhance these skills.

Why choose Victus Search?


In an environment that is continually reshaped by new regulations, international trade complexities, and evolving tax legislation, the need for skilled, experienced and knowledgeable talent is clear.

Finding candidates who are not only technically proficient but also capable of strategic thinking and high-level problem-solving requires a specialist approach. At Victus Search, our strength lies in our robust global network of candidates and our in-depth understanding of the tax niche — allowing us privileged access to exceptional talent, even before they are actively seeking new opportunities.

Partnering with Victus Search gives you an invaluable advantage in sourcing candidates who are not just highly skilled, but are also the perfect fit for tightly specialised roles in the tax sector.

Key areas of recruitment


We work with candidates and clients in the tax sector on a wide range of recruitment scenarios — approaching each engagement on an entirely individual basis. As an overview, the most frequently requested areas include the following.

  • Tax planning and strategy
  • Tax compliance and filing
  • International tax management
  • Audit support and resolution
  • Transfer pricing

Your expert partner for Tax recruitment


Our network includes highly qualified CTA (or equivalent) professionals with specific experience in tax law, international taxation, tax optimization strategies, risk assessment, and compliance management.

Professionals in the tax sector may hold various titles depending on their specific roles and responsibilities. The lists below give examples of common job titles that we have recruited for in this sector.

Associate to Director Level Appointments

Trust and Tax Accounts

Corporate Tax Manager

Private Client Tax Manager

International Tax Manager

Tax Accountant

Tax Associate

Tax Director

Trust Tax Returns

Estate Tax

Tax Senior

Executive Level Appointments

Head of Tax

Tax Director

Chief Tax Officer

Head of Tax Planning

Tax Partner

Director of International Tax

Tax Managing Director

Finding a precise match starts here

Whether you’re looking to fill specialist tax jobs, or seeking a position in this niche to deploy your unique skills and experience, the first step is to get in touch with one of our experts in tax recruitment.

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