How and when to hire your first in-house tax professional

Author Michael Johnson
October 6, 2017

As tax legislation becomes increasingly complex and public scrutiny intensifies, many financial directors (FDs) and CFOs are asking:


“What are the benefits of hiring an in-house tax professional?”

The answer goes beyond compliance. A dedicated tax expert can unlock strategic value, reduce risk, and support long-term business growth. At Brewer Morris, we regularly advise organisations across commerce and industry on this very topic – and we’ve recently published a guide to help businesses make informed decisions when hiring their first in-house tax professional.

This article introduces some of the key considerations from that guide, including the challenges of outsourcing, the benefits of hiring in-house, and how to know when the time is right.

Challenges of outsourcing tax functions

While outsourcing tax compliance can seem like a flexible solution, it often comes with hidden costs and limitations:

Key benefits of hiring in-house

Bringing tax expertise in-house offers a range of strategic and operational advantages:

“A good quality tax adviser can bring continuity and generate buy-in from the senior management of a business.”


When is the right time to hire?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but certain triggers suggest it’s time to consider hiring your first in-house tax professional:

How Brewer Morris can help you make your first tax hire

Brewer Morris has been working with businesses for 30 years and as such as we have seen a variety of organisations build their first tax function.

If you are looking for a new tax hire, please submit a brief and a member of our team will be in touch. Alternatively, if you are looking for a senior tax opportunity, check out our latest tax opportunities.