Flexport

Business Development

Forward Advances

Built and scaled a venture backed B2B FinTech lender. Delivered 150% QoQ growth for over two years. Raised £15M in debt & equity. Reported to the board of a listed entity.

Venture CEO

Forward Partners

Sat on the leadership team of an early stage investor.

Managing Director

Earnt.It

Bootstrapped and launched a consumer FinTech enabling early wage access.

Founder

PayPal

Led a $10b card product and launched new lending businesses through strategic partnerships.

Product, Business Development and GTM

Scaled Buy Now Pay Later and Revenue-Based Financing products to a £2b originations run rate.

Head of Operations

HSBC

Program Manager

Bank of America

Head of Projects

British Army

IT and Telecommunications Engineer

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I've built and scaled fast-growing FinTech products as a founder and operator.

- Scaled PayPal’s Buy Now Pay Later and Merchant Lending business in the UK to a £2B annual originations run rate.
- Bootstrapped a consumer FinTech, enabling customers to access wages early.
- Founded and scaled a venture-backed FinTech, providing revenue-based financing to digital businesses.

I’ve developed expertise in early product validation, go-to-market strategy, growth, and operations.

Along the way, I've just been following my interests and solving problems for customers.

Oh, and I love riding motorbikes and climbing mountains.

Hasam Silva

Tax Professionals Deserve Better. 

Finding the right role shouldn't feel like a second job. But if you're a tax professional who’s outgrown your current firm — or just wondering what else is out there — you’ve probably noticed: not all opportunities are created equal.

That’s where I come in.

With over 20 years in tax recruitment, I know where the real conversations are happening. Not on job boards. Not on LinkedIn. Behind closed doors, with firms that are actively looking — but only for the right person.

This isn’t about box-ticking or pushing you into something that doesn’t fit. It’s about helping you find a role that actually aligns with your career goals — whether that’s faster progression, more technical depth, better work-life balance, or simply a culture where your input isn’t just heard, but valued.

When we work together, you’re not just getting a recruiter. You’re getting an advisor, advocate, and someone who knows this market inside out. I’ll handle the legwork — introductions, interviews, negotiations — so you can focus on what matters: making the right move.

Curious what else is out there?
Let’s talk. Confidentially, of course.

Medet Ali

One of the biggest misconceptions in accountancy firms is this:

Promotion is a reward for good work.

It isn’t. 

OK, it is, but not just. At least not if you want to be a director or partner.

Promotion is a judgement about future responsibility.

By the time someone becomes a Director or Partner, the technical capability is assumed.

What leadership is really asking is:

Can we trust this person with clients?
With judgement calls?
With representing the firm?

Plenty of technically strong people stall in their careers.
Not because they lack ability.
But because they are still proving they can do the work, when the role requires something different.

Influence.
Judgement.
Presence.

The title usually comes after those things are already visible.

Tax Recruitment Specialist - I Connect Leading Tax Professionals with Exceptional Opportunities

We’re recruiting for a Corporate Tax Partner with a specialty in real estate to join a rapidly growing international firm’s London office. This is your chance to help shape a team in a firm known for its innovative approach and ambitious growth plans.

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Corporate Tax Partner – Real Estate Focus, London | Creative Tax

Corporate Tax Director FS, London

We are working with a top-tier firm that is making a strategic push into the asset management industry, and they’re looking for a Corporate Tax Director to drive this expansion. This is an opportunity to build, influence, and take ownership in a firm that is serious about investing in its people and the future of its FS tax practice.

The focus is on closed- and open-ended investment funds, real estate investment structures, hedge funds, and private equity funds, with an emphasis on advising fund and asset managers. The firm already works with FS clients—including alternative payment providers and fintech businesses—but sees this as a major growth area.

Open article: Corporate Tax Director FS | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

One of the biggest frustrations I hear from Private Client tax professionals is this:

 “I'm capable of doing complex advisory work, but I rarely get close to it.”

I’m currently working with a highly regarded Private Client Tax team in London that is recruiting for a Private Client Tax Manager at a ranked firm.

The team is smaller (compared to Top 10 firms) and partner-led, which means senior hires tend to have far greater visibility into complex client work and direct involvement in decision-making. 

The client base: HNW and UHNW individuals, internationally mobile families, non-doms and complex trust structures, with work covering cross-border planning, residence and domicile issues, offshore structures and succession planning.

Importantly, the team has managed to maintain excellent work-life balance alongside genuinely high-quality work, which is not always an easy combination to find in the market.

For someone looking to deepen their technical profile within a smaller team where your work is visible and progression is based on capability, this is a compelling opportunity.

Feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn or our website:

Open article: Contact Us | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

After years of speaking with tax professionals about their careers, one pattern appears again and again.
People rarely leave jobs because of the work itself.

They leave because the role conflicts with something deeper: their career anchor.

A useful concept to consider is the idea of a “career anchor.”

The term was introduced by organisational psychologist Edgar Schein and refers to the combination of values, motivations, and skills that guide your career decisions, the things you’re simply not willing to compromise on in your working life. 

Schein identified eight common career anchors, including:

• Technical expertise – becoming the recognised expert in your field
• Leadership – managing people and shaping strategy
• Autonomy – having the freedom to work independently
• Security – stability and long-term predictability
• Entrepreneurial creativity – building something new
• Service – contributing to a cause you care about
• Pure challenge – solving complex problems
• Lifestyle – balancing work with the rest of your life 

Most people have one anchor that strongly influences their decisions.

The problem is that many career moves are made without thinking about this.

A role might look attractive on paper — better salary, bigger firm, impressive title — but if it conflicts with your core career anchor, it often leads to frustration later.

Understanding what actually motivates you can make job decisions much clearer.

Instead of asking “Is this a good job?”

You start asking:

“Is this the right job for me?”

If you’re considering a career move, it’s worth taking a moment to think about what truly anchors your career.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮

Navigating your career shouldn’t feel like a chore. As a tax professional, you're not looking for just any job—you need the right opportunity that aligns with your skills, ambitions, and career goals. 

With over 20 years in tax recruitment, I’ve cultivated an exclusive network of top-tier firms and decision-makers. 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞—𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

My role isn’t about filling quotas. It’s to act as your trusted advisor. Whether you’re aiming for career advancement, a better work environment, or a specialised position that truly matches your expertise, I’m here to bring you the roles that matter—not a list of “maybes.”

When you work with me, you gain a partner with deep industry connections. I’ll handle the negotiations, provide guidance every step of the way, and help you land the role that advances your career.

If you are considering making a career move in 2025 —reach out today to start the conversation.

Senior Tax Manager Opportunity for EA With Ambition, London

I’m working with a London-based Private Client team that appeals to EA professionals who want the feel of a mid-sized team — with real visibility and impact — while still being part of a larger, established business.

The focus of the private client team is UK/US cross-border advisory. The work centres on residency and domicile planning, structuring, and ongoing strategic advice for high-net-worth individuals and internationally mobile families.

The environment is partner-led, with minimal hierarchy and no audit function. That has a real impact: less internal process, more flexibility, and earlier involvement in meaningful client work.

Culturally, it sits somewhere between a high-end advisory boutique and an international firm. There is no audit function, which has a noticeable impact: less internal bureaucracy, greater flexibility in how work is approached, and a stronger focus on delivering clear, practical advice.

Prospects are extremely positive, and there is a path to director, if that is an ambition. 

Please contact me for more details on the business and role.

Private Client Tax Manager, London

Looking for an exceptional opportunity to advance your career and technical tax knowledge? 

As part of this first-class private client tax team, you will work directly with senior tax specialists on diverse and critical projects. You will have a high level of visibility to all senior decision-makers, providing you with invaluable exposure and experience.

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Private Client Tax Manager | Creative Tax

​Indirect Tax Senior Manager, Manchester

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​Indirect Tax Senior Manager – Autonomy, Impact, and a | Creative Tax

£Competitive + Hybrid Working + Clear Route to Senior Leadership

Step into a Manager Role with a Firm That’s Setting the Pace in the Market

We’re partnering with one of London's most dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy firms — a firm that combines top-tier technical expertise with a modern, people-first culture. Known for its commitment to excellence, this firm is trusted by high-growth entrepreneurial businesses, large corporates, and internationally recognised clients across a wide range of sectors.

Open article: ​Corporate Tax Manager – London | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

​Corporate Tax Manager – London | Creative Tax

We’re working with an international accountancy firm that’s expanding its International Tax leadership team.

This is a genuine Director-level opportunity within a growing team. 

Path to Partner.

Open article: International Tax Director | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

International Tax Director | Creative Tax

Employment Tax Assistant Manager, London

This is your chance to join an entrepreneurial business with a large international network where innovation thrives, and work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword. Forget late-night pressures—this is a team built for ambitious people like you who want to make an impact without compromising their quality of life.

Open article: Employment Tax Assistant Manager | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

Employment Tax Assistant Manager | Creative Tax

Feeling stuck or unsure about your career path? You’re not alone. Many professionals reach a point where they wonder if they’re truly in the right role. The good news? Recognising this uncertainty is the first step toward making meaningful progress. Drawing on insights from top career experts, here are actionable strategies to help you assess your current role and reignite your career.

Open article: ​Are You in the Right Role? Strategies to Reignite Your Career from Leading Career Experts by creativetaxrecruitment.com

​Are You in the Right Role? Strategies to Reignite Your Career from Leading Career Experts

A growing Financial Services Tax practice in London is looking to appoint a Partner as part of its next phase of expansion.

This is a growth-led hire rather than a replacement. The firm is investing in its Financial Services capability, particularly across banking and alternative finance, including fintech and crypto. The team advises a broad mix of financial institutions and emerging market participants and is continuing to build a strong FS tax platform in the London market.

Open article: ​Financial Services Tax Partner Opportunity – London | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

​Financial Services Tax Partner Opportunity – London | Creative Tax

Join as an Assistant Manager in Indirect Tax – Propel Your Career Forward
London

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Manager in the Indirect Tax team at a Top Tier firm. This role is tailored for a dynamic tax professional looking to expand their VAT expertise within an influential tax group.

Open article: Assistant Manager, Indirect Tax | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

Assistant Manager, Indirect Tax | Creative Tax

We are currently advising on a Real Estate Tax Partner search for a firm in London that is actively investing in the sector and looking to strengthen its senior leadership team.

Open article: ​Real Estate Tax Partner – London | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

​Real Estate Tax Partner – London | Creative Tax

Our client, a top mid-tier firm based in the heart of London, epitomises modern business practices driven by friendly and progressive partners. 

Central to their business ethos is the prominence of the tax team – a critical cog that fuels the firm's prosperity. Far from being sidelined, tax professionals here are celebrated as the driving force behind a lot of the firm's success. The firm's impressive profitability and commendable staff retention rate are related to this.

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Share Schemes Manager: Opportunity at a Leading Firm in | Creative Tax

Private Client Partner Opportunity – Established London Firm

I’m working with an established London firm where private clients are a core part of the business, not a secondary service line.

The client base is strong and relationship-led — HNW and UHNW individuals, international families, entrepreneurs and private equity executives — with work that spans residence and domicile, succession planning, offshore structures and broader cross-border matters.

The team sits in an interesting position in the market. Large enough to have credibility and international reach, but structured in a way that still allows Partners to stay close to clients and genuinely shape relationships.

This is a growth-led hire rather than a replacement, with the incoming Partner playing a visible role in developing the private client offering over the next few years.

If you are quietly assessing the Partner landscape, I would be happy to have a confidential conversation.

Corporate Tax Director, London, Mid-Tier Firm

Actual influence and prospects.

– Real input into the direction of the tax offering
– Close access to Partners (not layers of sign-off)
– Advisory-led work across OMBs, large corporates and international groups
– A clearly defined, credible route to Partner

I’m currently working with a ranked firm that’s investing properly in its leadership team — not just hiring to fill a gap, but bringing in someone who wants to shape something.

This is the kind of role that suits someone who is already operating at Director level (or close), but frustrated by bureaucracy, slow progression, or a lack of visibility.

If you’re not actively looking, that’s usually when these conversations are most useful.

Feel free to message me if you’d like a confidential overview.

​Corporate Tax Assistant Manager – Consultancy Focus
City of London

Join a firm where advisory tax work really means advisory

This UK mid-tier accountancy firm has built a serious reputation in the entrepreneurial, privately owned and mid-market space — working with UK and international groups, scale-ups, owner-managed businesses and PE-backed companies.

They deliver high-quality, commercially driven corporate tax advice that regularly punches above mid-tier expectations, backed by a credible international network — without the red tape and rigidity of the Big 4.

​

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​Corporate Tax Assistant Manager – Consultancy Focus | Creative Tax

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