Private Client Tax Partner

Buzzacott LLP; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected professional services firm in the City of London is seeking a Partner for their Private Client team. This role involves leading high-net-worth client portfolios, developing new business opportunities, and providing mentorship to team members. The ideal candidate will have full knowledge of UK tax matters, strong leadership experience, and a proven track record in private client advisory. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Commitment to equal opportunities

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience in Private Client tax and managing advisory projects.
• Demonstrable ability to support team members' professional growth.
• Strong influence in developing new business and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of high-net-worth clients.
• Develop and market the firm's Private Client function.
• Provide mentorship and training to team members.
• Ensure timely delivery of work for clients in your portfolio.

Skills

Full knowledge of UK tax matters

Strong leadership experience

Advanced networking capabilities

Experience advising HNW and UHNW individuals

Ability to train team members

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a new Partner in our specialist Private Client team with strong private client tax advisory skills and a background in successfully developing new business. This role will offer a unique opportunity for a driven Private Client Specialist to help with the development of a highly respected, fast growing and talented team. As a Partner in the team, you will be responsible for supporting, creating and implementing strategies to enhance the firm’s Personal Tax offering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading a portfolio of high-net-worth clients.
• Proactively marketing and developing the firm's Private Client function and expertise, both internally and externally.
• Provide input into Buzzacott's marketing publications and events as required.
• Recognise and act upon opportunities for cross selling of services and adding value.
• Identify opportunities for selling consultancy services to existing clients.
• Maintain existing contacts and develop new networks, creating opportunities for new business, as well as developing those in the team on how to develop new networks and spot opportunities.
• Providing sound technical advice on a broad range of private client matters.
• Providing training, guidance and support to your team members.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to the team, as well as support in driving the personal development and professional growth within the team.
• Support in the recruitment and training of the team.
• Working with the firm's Partner and Director Group to develop our service offerings.
• Budgeting and planning all work for clients in your portfolio, including overall responsibility for the timely delivery of such work and for the recoverability and billing on such jobs.
• Oversight of the established team, including review of existing resources and their utilisation and developing a structure alongside other partners within the team.

Skills and Experience

• Full knowledge of UK tax matters relating to private clients and professional practices.
• Strong leadership experience, involving line management of senior team members.
• Significant and well-rounded experience working within Private Client tax, as well as overseeing advisory projects and controlling budgets.
• Advanced networking capabilities and awareness with negotiating and influencing skills.
• Private client specialist with experience of advising HNW and UHNW individuals.
• Demonstrable experience in developing team members both professionally and technically.
• Ability to recognise opportunities for new business, both internally and externally.
• Ability to train other team members in tax and management issues.
• Able to act as a role model for the team.
• Someone who is committed developing the team's client base, as well as the team’s experience and structure.

Why Buzzacott?

We're big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections—with clients and colleagues alike. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients.

At Buzzacott, we're committed to equal opportunities and ensuring all employment decisions are fair, objective, and based on merit.

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We have a firmly embedded approach to flexi-time and support flexible working opportunities to help you manage.

Buzzacott is a passionately independent and rapidly growing professional services firm. We are based in the City of London, with a satellite office in Hong Kong. We are partner-led and focused on people—our team and our clients. We combine market leading sector expertise and excellent service capability to provide exceptional service in our chosen markets. We believe in recognising and rewarding talent, dedication, and results. For individuals who demonstrate capability and drive, there are genuine opportunities to grow and progress within the firm.

About the Team

Our Private Client team consists of around 35 team members and 4 partners—each with their own specialism. The core of the work focuses on providing clear and practical advice to high-net-worth individuals and their families in the UK and abroad. Assessing the opportunities available to our clients, by helping to structure their affairs to minimise their tax liability and preserve their property for future generations.