Private Client Tax Senior Manager

ACCA Careers; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension

Path to Partner

Guildford location

Collaborative culture

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Guildford is seeking a Private Client Tax Senior Manager to lead a growing tax practice focused on high‑net‑worth private client portfolios. You will manage client relationships, oversee a tax team, deliver advisory projects, and ensure compliance with evolving tax rules.

This role offers hybrid working, a clear path to Partner, a supportive culture, and the chance to contribute to business development while working in a vibrant Guildford setting.

Qualifications

• CTA or equivalent tax qualification desired.
• Experience managing a portfolio of private clients.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Strong business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of private clients, ensuring tax affairs are handled effectively.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax associates, providing guidance.
• Lead with tax advisory work and ad-hoc projects.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and stay updated on tax laws.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, delivering good service.
• Contribute to growth of the tax department through business development.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide integrated services.
• Prepare and review tax returns and provide tax planning advice.
• Manage and resolve complex tax issues.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Team leadership

Client service

Business development

Communication

Education

CTA

Job description

A Private Client Tax Senior Manager is required to join the tax department of a leading professional services firm in Guildford. The candidate will have a strong background in tax, with a focus on managing private client portfolios. This role has the potential to eventually lead to a Partner level role.

Client Details

Our client is a highly-regarded professional services firm with a prominent presence in Guildford. With over 50 employees, they maintain an industry-leading reputation for providing exceptional services to a broad range of clients. This role has the potential to lead to a Partner level role.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of private clients, ensuring their tax affairs are effectively handled.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax associates, providing guidance and support.
• Lead with tax advisory work and ad-hoc projects.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing excellent customer service.
• Contribute to the growth of the tax department through business development activities.
• Work closely with other departments to provide integrated services to clients.
• Prepare and review tax returns and provide advice on tax planning.
• Manage and resolve complex tax issues.

A Successful 'Private Client Tax Senior Manager' Should Have

• A professional qualification in tax or a related field (CTA highly desirable).
• Experience managing a portfolio of private clients.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Strong business development capabilities.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £65,000 - £75,000 per year.
• The opportunity to work for a highly-regarded professional services firm.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work in the vibrant city of Guildford.
• Agile & hybrid working.
• Enhanced pension.
• Potential to progress to Partner level.