Private Client Tax Senior Manager

Clark Wood; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of accountants and business advisers in Southampton is seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Senior Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The role involves delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services while mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of personal tax legislation and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 – £80,000, along with hybrid working options and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working options

Birthday leave

Professional subscriptions

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in personal/private client tax or mixed tax within a practice environment.
• Ability to research complex areas of tax legislation.
• Exposure to a range of industries and client types is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of private clients, providing personal tax compliance and advisory services.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and wider tax issues across your client base.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and deliver proactive tax advice.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of personal tax legislation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Client-focused approach

Job description

Clark Wood is delighted to be working with a leading firm of accountants and business advisers who are seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Senior Manager to join their growing Southampton office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, deliver high-quality advisory and compliance services, and play an active role in developing both client relationships and team members.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of private clients, providing personal tax compliance and advisory services.

Identify tax planning opportunities and wider tax issues across your client base.

Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and deliver proactive tax advice.

Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are met.

Support and mentor junior team members, conducting appraisals and providing feedback to enhance development and quality of work.

Monitor your own utilisation, productivity, and work-in-progress effectively.

Provide technical guidance on complex tax matters.

About You

Strong technical knowledge of personal tax legislation, with the ability to research complex areas.

Proven experience in personal/private client tax or mixed tax within a practice environment is essential.

Exposure to a range of industries and client types is advantageous.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £70,000 – £80,000 , depending on experience.

Hybrid and flexible working options.

Additional benefits including birthday leave and professional subscriptions.

A supportive environment with clear opportunities for progression and continued professional development.

For more information on this role please contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / 07920557121