Private Client Tax Manager - Brighton

Oscar Wood; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Oscar Wood, a Brighton-based firm, is recruiting a Private Client Tax Manager to join their growing team in Brighton, East Sussex. You will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates while delivering advisory and compliance services.

You will work closely with Partners and Directors, deliver tax advisory projects, review returns, and help with planning opportunities. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• CTA/ATT/ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong UK Private Client Tax experience.
• Experience across CGT, IHT, trusts, and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of private clients, trusts, and estates
• Deliver private client tax advisory projects
• Review personal tax returns and complex tax computations
• Build strong client relationships and attend client meetings
• Prepare technical reports and tax advice
• Identify tax planning opportunities
• Support and mentor junior team members

Skills

UK private client tax

Client relationship skills

Advisory & compliance

Tax planning knowledge

Education

CTA/ATT/ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Private Client Tax Manager - Brighton

Location: Brighton, East SussexJob Type: Permanent Hybrid WorkingSalary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We are recruiting a Private Client Tax Manager on behalf of a highly regarded accountancy and business advisory firm in Brighton.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Private Client Tax team, managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and business owners while delivering a mix of advisory and compliance services.

The Role

Working closely with Partners and Directors, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of private clients, trusts, and estates
• Deliver private client tax advisory projects
• Review personal tax returns and complex tax computations
• Advise on Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Inheritance Tax (IHT), Trusts, and Estate Planning
• Build strong client relationships and attend client meetings
• Prepare technical reports and tax advice
• Identify tax planning opportunities
• Support and mentor junior team members

About You

You'll have:

• CTA, ATT, ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Strong UK Private Client Tax experience
• Knowledge of CGT, IHT, Trusts, and Estate Planning
• Experience managing both compliance and advisory work
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive and commercial approach

Candidates with a strong compliance background who are looking to develop their advisory experience are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and benefits
• High-quality private client portfolio
• Significant advisory exposure
• Ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team

Location

Brighton, East Sussex

Commutable from Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Shoreham-by-Sea, and surrounding areas.