Personal Tax Manager

TPF Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice recruitment agency is seeking a Personal Tax Manager to oversee a portfolio of diverse personal tax clients. This role involves advising on tax planning projects and supporting a small tax team in compliance and advisory work. The ideal candidate will have CTA, ATT, ACA, or ACCA qualifications with proven experience in an accountancy practice. The position offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, along with excellent annual leave and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Study support if needed

Competitive benefits package

Full-time or part-time hours

Qualifications

• Proven personal tax experience within an accountancy practice or specialist tax firm.
• Experience may have been gained in a Top Tier, Top 100 regional independent firm or specialist tax practice.
• Strong compliance and/or tax planning skill set.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of diverse personal tax clients.
• Advise on tax planning projects such as share options and trusts.
• Support a small tax team across compliance and advisory.

Skills

ACCA

ATT

CTA

Client-facing confidence

Technical knowledge of personal tax regulations

Mentoring junior staff

Strong communication skills

Education

CTA-qualified and/or ATT, ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

TPF recruitment Kents leading accountancy practice recruitment agency is supporting a highly regarded accountancy practice in Dover who is looking to appoint a Personal Tax Manager to join their expanding team. This is a key role offering the opportunity to oversee and deliver high‑quality compliance work while leading on wider personal tax planning and advisory projects.

Based in Dover this firm has an excellent reputation advising a broad range of clients including directors, private clients and high‑net‑worth individuals. While compliance remains a core part of the service offering, the firm places a strong emphasis on proactive tax planning and advisory work, giving the right professional the chance to shape their role and make a real impact.

Role Overview

As a Personal Tax Manager you will manage your own portfolio of diverse personal tax clients including:

• Directors of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• SMEs and owner‑managed businesses
• High‑net‑worth individuals

Your responsibilities will include advising on a range of tax planning projects such as share options, trusts, capital gains tax and inheritance tax (CGT), while supporting a small tax team across both compliance and advisory.

Requirements

• CTA‑qualified and/or ATT, ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience
• Proven personal tax experience within an accountancy practice or specialist tax firm
• Experience may have been gained in a Top Tier, Top 100 regional independent firm or specialist tax practice
• Strong compliance and/or tax planning skill set
• Suitable for an experienced Personal Tax Senior, Supervisor or Assistant Manager looking for a challenging new career move

Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Study support if needed
• Competitive benefits package
• Full‑time or part‑time hours
• Confidential discussion or application via phone, LinkedIn or our website

Required Skills

• ACCA, ATT or CTA qualification
• Significant experience in a tax role within a practice environment
• Confidence in a client‑facing role
• Strong technical knowledge of personal tax regulations and compliance
• Ability to mentor and guide junior staff members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills