Personal Tax Senior Manager

Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing independent tax practices during a period of continued growth and national expansion. Renowned for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice, the firm has established a strong reputation across the private client market, supporting high-net-worth individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, trustees and families with both their compliance obligations and wider tax planning needs.With a collaborative culture and exceptional technical expertise across all areas of taxation, the firm provides an environment where talented professionals can thrive. You will work alongside highly respected tax specialists who are passionate about providing outstanding client service whilst maintaining a genuine commitment to work-life balance and flexible hybrid working.

Your new role
As Senior Manager within the Private Client team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the firm's personal tax compliance offering whilst supporting the continued growth and development of the service line. Managing a varied portfolio of private clients, you will oversee the delivery of a high-quality compliance service, ensuring deadlines are met and clients receive a seamless experience.

Alongside your compliance responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to undertake a broad range of advisory projects across personal taxation. You will advise clients on areas including income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, trusts and estates, remuneration and extraction planning, succession planning, and residency matters. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will build strong client relationships and work closely with professional intermediaries and colleagues across the wider tax practice to deliver joined-up, commercially focused advice.

The position also offers significant leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and developing members of the Private Client team, reviewing complex technical work and contributing to the ongoing strategic development of the service line. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious private client tax professional seeking a senior leadership position with genuine scope to influence and shape the future direction of the team.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience working within a private client or personal tax environment, ideally within a professional services firm. You will possess extensive experience managing portfolios of self-assessment tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners and trustees, coupled with a strong track record of delivering an efficient and high-quality compliance service.

You will demonstrate excellent technical knowledge across personal taxation, including income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, trusts and estates, succession planning and personal tax residency matters. Experience identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory support, building trusted client relationships and developing junior team members will be essential.

Candidates will ideally hold a CTA qualification, although ACA, ATT or equivalent qualifications with substantial relevant experience will also be considered. Experience of private client advisory work, family succession planning, trust structuring, international tax matters and business development activities would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, regularly benchmarked against the market to ensure it remains attractive. You will also be eligible to participate in the firm's All-Employee Share Reward Scheme, giving you the opportunity to share in the firm's success.

Beyond the financial package, you will enjoy exposure to high-quality work and clients, the support of experienced and collaborative colleagues, and the opportunity to be part of an ambitious growth journey. The firm offers a mature and flexible approach to hybrid working, with home and office working an established part of its culture, alongside a genuine commitment to supporting employees' wellbeing and professional development.

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Private Client tax professional looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and expanding practice, we'd love to hear from you.To apply for this position or to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please contact us for a confidential conversation. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and possess the relevant UK private client tax experience outlined above.

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