Personal Tax Manager

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious accountancy practice in Manchester is seeking a Personal Tax Manager to lead a team and manage high-net-worth clients. You will drive business growth and practice development, with a clear pathway to senior management. Ideal candidates will have strong personal tax expertise and proven management experience. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and investment in your professional development.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven management experience with a track record of successfully leading teams.
• Substantial HNW client portfolio management experience working independently.
• Up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-net-worth personal tax clients, covering complex tax matters.
• Lead and develop a team of 5-8 tax professionals.
• Drive new client acquisition through networking and proposals.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in complex personal tax matters

Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills

Demonstrated business development success

Education

CTA qualified

Minimum 7-10 years experience in personal tax

Tools

CCH AlphaTax or similar platforms

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

Personal Tax Manager – Clear Partnership Pathway

Salary: Bonus

Location: Manchester City Centre

Your Opportunity to Lead, Grow and Shape the Future

Are you a strategic tax professional ready to step into a role where you’ll not only manage a prestigious portfolio of high‑net‑worth clients but also drive practice development and shape your own career trajectory? This is your chance to join a Top 40 accountancy practice where your technical expertise, leadership skills and commercial acumen will be recognised, rewarded, and developed with a clear pathway to Senior Manager and partnership.

Based in a modern Manchester city centre office you’ll take full ownership of complex personal tax matters, lead a talented team and work directly with partners on sophisticated tax planning strategies. This isn’t just another tax manager role; it’s a genuine opportunity to make your mark in a practice that invests in its people and offers the resources, support and progression you deserve.

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious Top 40 national accountancy practice serving over 100,000 clients across the UK. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they specialise in personal tax, corporate tax and sophisticated tax planning services for high‑net‑worth individuals, business owners, family offices and trustees.

• National resources with local expertise – access to specialist teams and technical support across the UK
• Modern city centre location with excellent transport links
• Collaborative supportive culture that values professional development and work‑life balance
• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility (typically 2‑3 days in office)
• Genuine progression opportunities with clear pathways to senior leadership and partnership

The Role: Strategic Leadership Meets Technical Excellence

As Personal Tax Manager you’ll be a key figure in the practice taking full management responsibility for a substantial portfolio of high‑quality personal tax clients whilst leading and developing a team of tax professionals. You’ll work at a strategic level contributing to practice development, driving business growth and positioning yourself for senior leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Client Portfolio Management

• Full responsibility for high‑net‑worth personal tax clients including business owners, professionals, family offices and trustees
• Leading complex tax planning projects covering income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, trust planning and succession planning
• Managing HMRC enquiries, disputes and negotiations with confidence and technical authority
• Acting as trusted senior advisor and key practice representative for strategic client relationships

Team Leadership & Development

• Managing and mentoring a team of 5-8 tax professionals (assistant managers, seniors and junior staff)
• Providing technical leadership through training, coaching and thought leadership
• Building a high‑performing team culture focused on excellence, development and collaboration

Business Development & Growth

• Driving new client acquisition through networking, proposals and market positioning
• Identifying cross‑selling opportunities and growing existing client relationships
• Representing the practice at networking events, seminars and industry forums
• Contributing to practice strategy including service innovation and market development

Practice Management

• Managing practice profitability including budgeting, forecasting and fee management
• Contributing to strategic planning and practice development initiatives
• Staying at the forefront of tax legislation and advising clients proactively on changes and opportunities

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• CTA qualified with strong technical credentials and up‑to‑date knowledge
• Minimum 7-10 years experience in personal tax within a UK accountancy practice
• Proven management experience with a track record of successfully leading and developing teams
• Substantial HNW client portfolio management experience working independently with senior clients

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong technical expertise in complex personal tax matters including trusts, estates and international tax
• Proficiency with tax software (CCH AlphaTax or similar platforms)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Deep understanding of HMRC procedures, enquiries and dispute resolution

Leadership & Commercial Skills

• Demonstrated business development success with ability to win new clients and grow relationships
• Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of practice economics and profitability
• Strategic thinking with ability to contribute to practice development and innovation

Whats On Offer: A Comprehensive Rewards Package

Financial Rewards

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• Annual salary reviews with performance‑based progression

Work‑Life Balance

• Hybrid working arrangements (typically 2-3 days in office with flexibility to suit your needs)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Modern city centre office with excellent transport links (Metrolink rail and bus connections)

Career Development

• Clear progression pathway to Senior Manager level within 2-3 years
• Potential partnership track for exceptional performers
• Continued professional development with access to technical training and leadership programmes
• Professional subscriptions paid (CTA membership and relevant professional bodies)

Health & Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support

Additional Benefits

• Social events and team activities throughout the year
• Access to national resources and specialist technical teams
• Supportive collaborative culture that values your contribution

Location & Working Arrangements

Transport Links

• Walking distance from Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations
• Direct Metrolink access (St Peters Square)
• Excellent bus connections across Greater Manchester
• City centre parking available nearby

Working Pattern

Hybrid working with typically 2-3 days per week in the office offering flexibility to balance collaboration with focused work time.

Ready to Take the Next Step

If you’re an ambitious personal tax manager ready to elevate your career with a Top 40 practice that offers genuine progression, strategic responsibility and the opportunity to shape practice development, we’d love to hear from you.

This is more than just a job move – it’s your opportunity to join a practice that will invest in your growth, recognise your contributions and support your journey to senior leadership and beyond.

For a confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity please contact:

Jake Harris
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Hawthorne‑Finch Talent Solutions

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All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hawthorne‑Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment practices and will only submit your details to our client with your express written consent.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1