Private Client Tax Senior Manager (Compliance)

Crowe Watson Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Company pension

Genuine progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Crowe Watson Recruitment is supporting a leading Chartered Accountants firm in Leeds to recruit a Private Client Tax Senior Manager (Compliance). You will lead a high-performing tax compliance function handling high net worth individuals, trusts, estates and family-owned businesses.

You will manage a team, mentor juniors, review complex returns, and collaborate with Partners to deliver an outstanding client experience. Flexible working and a company pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK personal tax, trusts and estates.
• Experience supervising private client tax compliance work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of Private Client Tax compliance work (Self Assessment, trusts, estates).
• Manage, coach and develop a team of Tax Seniors and Assistants.
• Review complex tax returns and computations for accuracy and quality.
• Act as a key contact for clients and build long-term relationships.
• Support Partners with technical queries, risk management and BD.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

UK personal tax

Trusts & estates

Client relationships

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA

Job description

Are you an experienced Private Client Tax professional looking for your next step into a senior leadership role? A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Leeds is searching for a Private Client Tax Senior Manager (Compliance) to join its growing tax team, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high performing Private Client Tax compliance function within a firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. You will manage a varied portfolio of high net worth individuals, trusts, estates and family-owned businesses, providing practical and commercially minded advice.

Crowe Watson Recruitment, a respected specialist in UK accountancy practice recruitment, is proud to be supporting the firm with this exciting appointment. The firm offers genuine progression, a supportive environment and the chance to make a real impact on the future of its Leeds office, and you will play a key role in mentoring and developing junior team members while working closely with Partners and Directors to deliver an outstanding client experience.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee the delivery of Private Client Tax compliance work, including Self Assessment, trusts and estates
• Manage, coach and develop a team of Tax Seniors and Assistants
• Review complex tax returns and computations to ensure accuracy and quality
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong long term relationships
• Support the Partners with technical queries, risk management and business development

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• ATT, CTA or ACA qualified, or equivalent professional qualification
• Proven experience managing a Private Client Tax compliance portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge of UK personal tax, trusts and estates
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• Genuine progression
• Supportive environment with a real impact on the future of the Leeds office