Personal Tax Manager

Sheridan Maine (Midlands); Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in southeast London is seeking an experienced Personal Tax Manager. The successful candidate will manage a substantial portfolio of personal tax clients and lead the preparation and review of tax returns. Responsibilities include providing advisory services and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualifications and experience in personal tax management within an accountancy practice. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a personal tax portfolio within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge in personal tax, including trusts, estates, and capital gains.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial portfolio of personal tax clients, including high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Lead the preparation and review of personal tax returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Provide proactive advisory services on personal tax planning and strategies.

Skills

Personal tax knowledge

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

“Effective performance is preceded by painstaking preparation.” - Brian Tracy.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to partner with a well‑established accountancy practice in southeast London to recruit an experienced Personal Tax Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a client‑focused practice, manage a varied portfolio, and take responsibility for delivering high‑quality personal tax compliance and advisory services.

As a Personal Tax Manager, you will:

• Manage a substantial portfolio of personal tax clients, including high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Lead the preparation and review of personal tax returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Provide proactive advisory services on personal tax planning and strategies.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing their work and providing guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Ensure all work meets technical, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the personal tax function.

The successful Personal Tax Manager will have:

• ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience managing a personal tax portfolio within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge in personal tax, including trusts, estates, and capital gains.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
• Commercial awareness and proactive approach to client service.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Personal Tax Manager to join a southeast London practice with a strong reputation and a supportive team. You will take ownership of your portfolio, provide high‑value client service, and develop your career within a thriving practice.

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.