Private Client Tax Senior Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a leading regional professional services firm in the West Midlands to recruit a Private Client Tax Senior Manager who will oversee complex personal tax work and act as a trusted adviser to a varied client portfolio.

The role combines technical leadership, client advisory and team development, with a clear path to Senior Manager progression and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Oversee complex personal tax compliance and planning work.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Develop client advisory services and cross-service line collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex private client tax compliance and planning matters
• Review higher-risk tax returns and computations
• Main contact for key clients
• Provide strategic tax planning advice
• Manage workflow, resourcing and team capacity
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Collaborate with other service lines on advisory projects
• Support business development and identify new opportunities
• Ensure high technical standards and quality control

Skills

Private client tax

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

CTA / ACA / ACCA / ATT

Job description

Private Client Tax Senior Manager

Location: West Midlands
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

We're working with a leading regional professional services firm in the West Midlands that is looking to recruit a Private Client Tax Senior Manager to join their growing advisory team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced private client specialist who enjoys a mix of technical leadership, client advisory and team development.

The role

You'll oversee complex personal tax compliance and planning work, acting as a trusted adviser to a varied private client portfolio. Alongside managing key relationships, you'll play a visible leadership role within the team and contribute to the continued growth of the tax offering.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on complex private client tax compliance and planning matters
• Review higher-risk tax returns and computations
• Act as the main point of contact for key clients
• Provide strategic tax planning advice
• Manage workflow, resourcing and team capacity
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Collaborate with other service lines on advisory projects
• Support business development and identify new opportunities
• Ensure high technical standards and quality control

About you

• CTA / ACA / ACCA / ATT qualified (or qualified by experience)
• Strong private client tax background within practice
• Confident managing client relationships and leading meetings
• Experience reviewing complex returns and advisory work
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a team
• Commercially aware with a proactive mindset

The package

• Competitive salary (£60,000-£75,000)
• Flexible office base across the West Midlands region
• 37.5 hour working week
• Clear progression opportunities at Senior Manager level
• Leadership exposure and influence within a growing team