Private Client Tax Manager

Clark Wood; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of chartered accountants in Maidstone is seeking a Private Client Tax Manager to manage a diverse portfolio including sole traders and high net worth individuals. This role offers excellent progression opportunities, genuine flexibility, and the chance to work within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will be ACA or CTA qualified with strong experience in private client compliance and advisory. This position offers exposure to high-quality work and a clear career path.

Benefits

Flexible working

£500 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience in private client compliance and advisory.
• Trust taxation experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Comfortable managing your own portfolio and reviewing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of private clients.
• Cover self-assessment compliance, tax advisory, and project planning.
• Involved in business development initiatives.

Skills

Client-focused

Proactive

Portfolio management

Education

ACA or CTA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Clark Wood are delighted to be working with a leading firm of chartered accountants who are looking to recruit a Private Client Tax Manager into their growing Maidstone office. The firm offers flexible working, excellent progression opportunities, and the chance to work as part of a supportive and ambitious team.

In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of private clients including sole traders, directors of owner-managed businesses, family businesses, high net worth individuals, and trusts. The work will be varied, covering self-assessment compliance, tax advisory, and project-based planning and structuring. You’ll also be involved in business development initiatives and play an active part in growing the firm’s private client offering.

The ideal candidate will be ACA or CTA qualified (or equivalent), with strong experience in private client compliance and advisory. Trust taxation experience would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be proactive, client-focused, and comfortable managing your own portfolio as well as reviewing and supporting junior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to join a well-regarded firm where you’ll gain exposure to high-quality work, enjoy genuine flexibility, and have a clear path for career progression.

For more information, please contact Eleanor Snow at Clark Wood on 07375 801311 or email [e-mail].

We also offer a £500 referral bonus for any successful introductions.