Personal Tax Manager

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; Alton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy firm in Alton is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their growing Private Client Tax team. This role offers part-time or full-time options and involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate should be CTA qualified with strong experience in personal tax and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements available.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE £55,000 to £65,000)

Part-time or full-time working options

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Supportive team and collaborative culture

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in personal tax within practice.
• Confident managing a complex client portfolio.
• Able to manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance for approx. 1,000 clients.
• Manage personal tax compliance for a diverse client base.
• Handle advisory work for HNWIs, trusts, and estates.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax returns.
• Build strong client relationships and provide high-quality advice.
• Work closely with partners on planning and project work.
• Keep up to date with legislation and share insights.

Skills

Personal tax expertise

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CTA qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Overview

Tax Manager – Alton
Clark Wood are working with a well-established independent accountancy firm in Alton who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join their growing Private Client Tax team.

This is a key hire offering part-time or full-time flexibility.

The role will involve managing a varied portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and directors of owner-managed businesses. Working closely with the Partners, you’ll also support a range of tax planning and advisory projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance for approx. 1,000 clients (with the support of the wider team).
• Manage personal tax compliance for a diverse client base.
• Handle advisory work for HNWIs, trusts, and estates.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax returns.
• Build strong client relationships and provide high-quality advice.
• Work closely with partners on planning and project work.
• Keep up to date with legislation and share insights with the wider team.

About You

• CTA qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Strong experience in personal tax within practice.
• Confident managing a complex client portfolio.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage deadlines.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE - £55,000 to £65,000).
• Part-time or full-time working options.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive team and collaborative culture.
• Clear progression opportunities within a respected firm.

If you're an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to join a friendly independent firm, we want to hear from you.

Apply below or contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood – 07920557121 / [e-mail]

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