Private Client Tax Assistant Manager

Taxation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Progression to Tax Manager

2-3 days in-office

Flexible working

Enhanced Pension

Job summary

Taxation in Manchester is seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Assistant Manager to manage a portfolio of high-net-worth clients, delivering high‑level tax advice with support from managers and partners.

CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualifications are required, with proven experience in private client compliance and planning, plus mentoring of junior staff.

The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000‑£51,000, bonus, benefits, 2–3 days in the office, and a clear progression path to Tax Manager.

Qualifications

• CTA/ATT/ACA qualification required.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and delivering compliance services.
• Experience supporting tax planning for private client work.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted Tax Adviser and manage your own client portfolio with senior support.
• Handle tax compliance needs while assisting on private client tax queries.
• Mentor and review work with juniors as part of client engagements.

Skills

Portfolio management

Tax advisory

Private client tax

Education

CTA/ATT/ACA qualification

Job description

Private Client Tax Assistant Manager

Manchester (2-3 days per week in office)

Salary: £45,000 - £51,000 + Benefits + Bonus

We are currently working with a leading professional services firm who are looking to bring in an experienced Assistant Tax Manager (or strong Tax Senior) to join their growing private client tax team in Manchester.

The team manage a number of high profile funds, businesses and trusts of individuals & families who have tax interests in the UK.

Your new role:

• Acting as a trusted Tax Adviser you will manage your own portfolio of clients, working alongside Managers, Directors & Partners delivering high level tax advice.
• You will handle tax compliance needs whilst also supporting on range of complex private client tax queries.
• Working with juniors to client work, reviewing workloads

What You'll need to succeed:

• CTA / and or ATT / ACA qualification
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and delivery compliance services
• Experience supporting tax planning matters for private client work

Benefits:

• Competitive Assistant Manager level salary + Bonus Scheme
• Progression plan to advance to Tax Manager
• Support with further study
• 2-3 days a week in the office with home working
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced Pension contribution

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