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

Help Shape the Future of a Growing Team

Join a rapidly expanding corporate tax team at a prestigious firm known for its entrepreneurial culture, dynamic growth, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

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

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

International Corporate Tax Director | Creative Tax

The move from Manager to Director in tax isn’t about doing more.

At Manager level, you’re valued for delivery. Technical quality. Reliability.

At Director level, firms assume all of that.

What changes is what they’re watching for.
Judgement.
Presence.
Commercial awareness.

Strong Managers sometimes stall because they keep proving how good they are at delivery, when the role now requires influence.

The shift happens when you stop waiting for permission, start shaping conversations, and are trusted to represent the firm without supervision.

The move to Director isn’t awarded for good behaviour.

It happens when you’re already operating there.

Most senior tax interviews aren’t testing what you think they are.

I see strong candidates stumble not because they lack technical ability, but because they focus on what they don’t know.

They’re asked a broad or unfamiliar question and instinctively respond by listing caveats:

“I haven’t led that personally.”
 “I’ve not been the main contact.”
 “I wouldn’t say I’m an expert.”

They think they’re being honest.

What the interviewer hears is hesitation.

At the senior level, interviews aren’t exams. They’re a proxy for real life. Partners are trying to understand how you think, how you apply judgment, and how you deal with situations that aren’t neatly defined.

The strongest candidates do something different.

They anchor their answers in what they do know.

“This isn’t something I’ve led end-to-end, but the way I’d approach it is…”
 “In similar situations, the key issues I’ve seen are…”
 “My experience with comparable clients suggests…”

That framing changes the conversation.

It shows composure.
It shows confidence without bravado.
It reassures the interviewer that when something new arises — and it always does — you won’t retreat from it.

You’re not being hired for everything you’ve already done.

You’re being hired for how you apply what you know to what comes next.

This is an opportunity to join a respected firm in Reading as a Private Client Tax Partner, working at the heart of a team that’s growing — thoughtfully, sustainably, and with the right leadership in place.

Here, private client work isn’t just part of the mix. It is the mix. You’ll be advising UHNW individuals, non-doms, international families, and business owners on everything from inheritance planning and family governance to residence and complex cross-border structuring.

Open article: Private Client Tax Partner – Reading | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

Private Client Tax Partner – Reading | Creative Tax

Tax Partner – Lead and Build a Thriving Tax Practice in London

I have an opportunity for an ambitious Tax Partner to take ownership of building a tax business in London. You’ll be responsible for driving revenue, building a high-performing team, and delivering top-tier tax advisory services to a dynamic client base.

This role offers a broad mix of technical work, including corporate tax compliance, shareholder and corporate reorganisations, acquisition and sale structuring, tax due diligence, demergers, and international tax matters. But more than that, it’s an opportunity to set the pace, define the strategic direction of the tax function, and shape the future of the business in this region.

If you’re looking for a leadership position where you can make a tangible impact, drive growth, and build something significant, this is it. 

Ready to explore this opportunity? Let’s talk.

Use the Market as a Mirror

You don’t need to be actively job-hunting to benefit from market insight.

Speaking to a recruiter can help you:

Benchmark your experience and value
Understand how your skills translate elsewhere
Clarify what you don’t want, just as much as what you do

Sometimes, external perspective is the fastest way to regain internal clarity.

Private Client Tax Partner, London Opportunity

Join a Ranked Firm with Momentum — and Help Shape Its Future

We’re working with a senior leader at a ranked firm who has ambitious plans for their private client team — and is now looking to bring in a Private Client Tax Partner to help lead the next stage of growth.

Open article: Private Client Tax Partner | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

Private Client Tax Partner | Creative Tax

Private Client Tax Senior Manager – Reading

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded, partner-led accountancy practice with a strong reputation in the private client space. Based in Reading, the firm advises a diverse and sophisticated client base and offers a collaborative, supportive environment where senior professionals are trusted, visible, and encouraged to shape the team's direction.

👇

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ignite — Don’t Detonate — Your Career

Career progression doesn’t have to be dramatic. The best moves are often intentional, well-timed, and aligned, not rushed exits driven by frustration.

Igniting your career might mean:

A role with better exposure
A change in firm culture
A sideways move that opens long-term doors

The goal isn’t constant movement — it’s meaningful momentum.

Private Client Tax Senior Manager, Oxford

An established, partner-led accountancy practice in Oxford is looking to appoint a Private Client Tax Senior Manager to support the continued growth of its private client offering.

The role involves advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and international clients on a wide range of private client tax matters, including capital gains tax, inheritance tax, trusts and estates, property-related issues, and cross-border planning. You’ll deliver bespoke advisory solutions alongside overseeing complex compliance work for your own client portfolio.

Open article: Private Client Tax Senior Manager | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

Private Client Tax Senior Manager | Creative Tax

Hiring great people is more competitive than ever. You can have a solid brand, a strong job description, and a fair offer — and still hear "no" from talented candidates. But here's the thing:

In recruitment, just like in sales, "no" doesn't always mean "never." Often, it means "not yet," or "not sure," or "not clear."

Drawing inspiration from Tom Hopkins' sales philosophy in When Buyers Say No, we can rethink what candidate objections really mean and how hiring managers and HR teams can respond more strategically.

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Why Candidates Say No — And What to Do About It -  Using Sales Psychology to Strengthen Your Hiring Strategy

VAT Manager, Reading 

We have an opportunity within the VAT team of a leading international firm with a global reach and a reputation for fostering professional growth and collaboration. This firm is seeking an experienced UK VAT specialist to join its Thames Valley office.

Open article: VAT Manager Job - Top firm | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

VAT Manager Job - Top firm | Creative Tax

​Corporate Tax Assistant Manager – Consultancy Focus, London, 60-65,000

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.

Open article: ​Corporate Tax Assistant Manager – Consultancy Focus | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

​Corporate Tax Assistant Manager – Consultancy Focus | Creative Tax

Join the dynamic Corporate Tax department of this top firm in Sussex.

The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and an engaging mix of advisory and compliance responsibilities.

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be at the forefront of various projects, providing high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse range of clients. From entrepreneurial companies to larger corporations and multinational groups, each client will present unique challenges and opportunities for growth.

Open article: Corporate Tax Manager - Leading Firm | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

Corporate Tax Manager - Leading Firm | Creative Tax

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.

We are working with an entrepreneurial London advisory firm that is looking to appoint a Valuations Director to lead and scale its valuation capability.

This is not a start-from-scratch brief. The firm already has a strong and growing fee base, active deal flow across corporate finance and private client, and an established advisory platform. What they want now is a senior valuation professional who can take ownership of that platform and turn it into a true standalone practice.

Open article: ​Valuations Tax Director | London | Path To Partner | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

​Valuations Tax Director | London | Path To Partner | Creative Tax

If you're looking for a Corporate Tax Senior Manager role where you can truly make an impact, this opportunity in Cambridge is your chance to shine. This top firm is on an ambitious growth journey and needs a driven tax professional with ambition.

Open article: Corporate Tax Senior Manager, Cambridge | Creative Tax by creativetaxrecruitment.com

Corporate Tax Senior Manager, Cambridge | Creative Tax

Trusts & Estates Senior Manager – London (confidential)

I’m working with a well-regarded mid-tier firm in London that’s continuing to invest thoughtfully in its Trusts & Estates practice.

They’re looking to appoint a Trusts & Estates Senior Manager into a visible and influential role within a sizeable, established team. The work is high quality and genuinely varied, covering private trusts, estates, family groups and charitable structures, with strong exposure to IHT planning, trust structuring and more complex advisory matters.

This is a stable, partner-led environment with a clear view on progression, well-suited to someone who wants to keep developing without compromising on quality of work or quality of life.

If it’s worth a quiet, confidential conversation, feel free to get in touch.👇

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

VAT Director → Partner | London

I have a standout opportunity for an ambitious VAT Director who wants a clear, realistic route to partnership within an international firm.

The firm already has a highly successful corporate tax consultancy and an established VAT capability, built on strong marketing, innovative thinking and a loyal client base. The next phase is growth — and they’re looking for a senior VAT specialist to help lead it.

The practice is an established mid-tier firm with a strong footing in the middle markets. The firm works with quoted companies and entrepreneurial companies from a wide range of sectors. 

This role suits someone who enjoys senior responsibility, wants a voice in strategic decision-making, and is frustrated by slow or opaque progression elsewhere. The pathway to partnership is defined and actively supported.

If you’re open to a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch.👇

How Partners Actually Read Your CV (It’s Not How You Think)

Most tax professionals assume Partners read CVs line by line.

They don’t.

They scan for signals.

Can this person sit in front of a client?

Do they sound like someone we’d trust unsupervised?
Is there evidence of judgment, not just activity?
Technical detail matters — What have they done that is interesting?

This is why two equally qualified candidates get very different reactions.
One reads like a list of tasks.
The other reads like a professional with presence.

Your CV isn’t an exam paper.
It’s a credibility test.

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