Personal Tax Senior Manager

Language Business; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Business in London is seeking a Personal Tax Senior Manager to lead a private client portfolio in a hybrid, permanent role.

You will provide high-quality personal tax advice, build long-term client relationships, oversee day-to-day work, and mentor junior team members. This position offers growth within the Private Wealth team and close collaboration with senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in private client tax within an accountancy or professional services practice.
• CTA/ACA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, delegate effectively and meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development.
• The confidence to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Genuine interest in developing and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of private clients and provide high-quality advice on their personal tax affairs.
• Act as a trusted adviser and build strong, long-term client relationships.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of client work, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Delegate work effectively across the team and monitor progress.
• Manage billing and work in progress across your portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to develop additional work from existing clients.
• Support business development and help generate new client opportunities.
• Work closely with senior management and contribute to the continued growth of the Private Wealth team.
• Support and develop more junior members of the team, helping them progress in their careers.

Skills

Private client tax

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Leadership

Education

CTA or ACA qualification

Job description

Personal Tax Senior Manager

Location: London - hybrid role

Salary: £82,500 - £95,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced tax professional looking for your next step?

Our award winning global client is looking for a Personal Tax Senior Manager to join their growing Private Wealth team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys working closely with clients, managing a portfolio and developing both client and business relationships.

This is more than just a technical tax role, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio, support and develop colleagues, build strong client relationships and play an active role in growing the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of private clients and provide high-quality advice on their personal tax affairs.
• Act as a trusted adviser and build strong, long-term client relationships.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of client work, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Delegate work effectively across the team and monitor progress.
• Manage billing and work in progress across your portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to develop additional work from existing clients.
• Support business development and help generate new client opportunities
• Work closely with senior management and contribute to the continued growth of the Private Wealth team.
• Support and develop more junior members of the team, helping them progress in their careers.

Experience

We’re looking for someone with strong experience in private client tax within an accountancy or professional services practice.

Ideally, you will have:

• An accountancy or tax qualification such as CTA, ACA or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience advising private clients.
• Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage workloads, delegate effectively and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development.
• The confidence to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• A genuine interest in developing and mentoring others.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team where your development is taken seriously.

You’ll receive mentoring from the senior management team, with support to develop your client and people management skills. Personal coaching will also be available, tailored to your own career aspirations.

Whether your goal is to strengthen your leadership skills, grow your client portfolio or ultimately progress towards Director or Partner, you’ll have the support and guidance to help you get there.

If you’re an experienced Personal Tax professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.