Private Client Tax Assistant Manager

Crowe Watson Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Strong company pension

Clear progression opportunities

Ongoing training

Job summary

Crowe Watson Recruitment is supporting a leading Chartered Accountants firm in Glasgow to appoint a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager. You will work with Partners and senior colleagues on a varied caseload, including high net worth individuals, trusts, and business owners, gaining exposure to complex tax planning work.

The firm values development with ongoing technical training, flexible working, and a strong company pension, plus clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• ATT/CTA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a UK practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of private client tax compliance and planning.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage a portfolio and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of private clients, including HNWIs, trusts, and business owners
• Review tax returns and provide technical support to junior team members
• Assist Partners with tax planning and advisory projects
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support clients with implementation
• Liaise directly with clients and HMRC on private client tax matters

Skills

ATT/CTA qualified

UK practice experience

Private client tax

Communication skills

Mentoring

Job description

Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Glasgow as they look to appoint a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager to join their well-established tax team, offering flexible working, a strong company pension, and much more. You will work closely with Partners and senior colleagues on a varied caseload of private clients, including high net worth individuals, trusts, and business owners, gaining excellent exposure to complex and interesting tax planning work.

This firm is known across the profession for investing genuinely in the long-term development of its people. The successful candidate will benefit from clear progression opportunities, ongoing technical training, and a firm culture that values work-life balance alongside professional ambition.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of private clients, including HNWIs, trusts, and business owners
• Review tax returns and provide technical support to junior team members
• Assist Partners with tax planning and advisory projects
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support clients with implementation
• Liaise directly with clients and HMRC on a range of private client tax matters

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• ATT/CTA qualified or qualified by experience
• Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of private client tax compliance and planning
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio and mentor junior staff

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong company pension
• Clear progression opportunities and ongoing training
• Culture that values work-life balance

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.