Private Client Tax Senior Manager

Ambition Europe Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and flexible working culture

Genuine progression prospects

Tailored career development

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited is seeking a Private Client Tax Manager in London. This role involves managing high-net-worth individual portfolios, handling cross-border tax matters, and leading HMRC interventions. The candidate will also advise on issues like inheritance tax planning and develop junior team members.

Offering international exposure and genuine progression prospects, this opportunity suits someone with strong communication skills and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in private client tax, either ready for a step into management or already at Manager level.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to continue developing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Managing and reviewing personal tax returns.
• Advising clients on a wide range of private client tax issues.
• Supporting senior stakeholders on complex projects and business development.
• Leading HMRC interventions, including s9A enquiries and other investigations.
• Developing junior team members.
• Keeping up to date with technical developments through continued professional development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to plan workloads

Supervise juniors

Build strong client relationships

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Private Client Tax Manager - London

HNW/UHNW Clients International Exposure Complex Advisory Work

We are supporting a well-established professional services firm in London in their search for an ambitious Private Client Tax Manager. This role offers exposure to a high-quality client base, complex advisory work, and clear progression opportunities. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, wealthy families, trusts, and offshore structures, with responsibilities spanning:

• International and cross-border tax matters
• Offshore trusts and structures
• HMRC enquiries, investigations, and voluntary disclosures
• Advisory work including inheritance tax planning and OMB restructuring (mergers, demergers, acquisitions, profit extraction, succession planning)

The position sits within a team known for handling technically challenging work, and can be tailored to align with the individual's strengths and interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and reviewing personal tax returns
• Advising clients on a wide range of private client tax issues
• Supporting senior stakeholders on complex projects and business development
• Leading HMRC interventions, including s9A enquiries and other investigations
• Developing junior team members
• Keeping up to date with technical developments through continued professional development

Candidate Profile

• CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience within private client tax, either ready for a step into management or already operating at Manager level
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to plan workloads, supervise juniors, and build strong client relationships
• A proactive mindset and willingness to continue developing professionally

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Exposure to complex work typically seen in larger firms
• Genuine progression prospects and tailored career development
• A supportive and flexible working culture
• International reach and varied advisory opportunities