Private Client Tax Senior Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership exposure

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Private Client Tax Senior Manager in Nottingham. The role oversees a varied private client portfolio, delivering complex compliance work and strategic tax planning while taking on leadership responsibilities within the team.

You will manage relationships with key clients, review technical work, and help grow the tax practice. A strong private client background and professional qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• CTA/ACA/ACCA/ATT required (or equivalent experience).
• Strong private client tax experience in an accountancy practice.
• Confident in managing client relationships and leading meetings.
• Experience in reviewing technical work and handling complex matters.
• Capable of leading, developing and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex personal tax compliance and advisory work.
• Review higher-risk returns and ensure technical accuracy.
• Act as trusted adviser and primary contact for key clients.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Oversee workflow, resourcing and delivery deadlines.
• Collaborate with other departments on cross-service projects.
• Identify opportunities to drive value and support business growth.
• Maintain high standards of quality and client service.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Technical tax review

Commercially aware

Cross-department collaboration

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA/ATT qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

Private Client Tax Senior Manager

Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Full Time Permanent

We're currently partnering with a well-regarded regional firm in Nottingham that is looking to appoint a Private Client Tax Senior Manager to strengthen its growing tax team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client specialist who enjoys technical complexity, leading people, and building strong client relationships.

The role

You will take ownership of a varied portfolio of private clients, overseeing complex compliance work while delivering strategic tax planning advice. The role also offers genuine leadership responsibility, with involvement in team development and wider growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex personal tax compliance and advisory assignments
• Review higher-risk returns and ensure technical accuracy
• Act as a trusted adviser and primary contact for key clients
• Lead and mentor junior team members
• Oversee workflow, resourcing and delivery deadlines
• Work collaboratively with other departments on cross-service projects
• Identify opportunities to add value and support business growth
• Maintain high standards of quality and client service

About you

• CTA / ACA / ACCA / ATT qualified (or qualified by experience)
• Strong private client tax experience within an accountancy practice
• Confident managing relationships and leading client meetings
• Experienced in reviewing technical work and handling complex matters
• Comfortable leading, developing and motivating a team
• Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

The package

• Competitive salary (£60,000-£77,000)
• Full-time, permanent position
• Clear progression pathway within a supportive structure
• Leadership exposure within an established and growing firm