Senior Tax Manager

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd - Experts in Public Practice Accountancy Recruitment UK-Wide; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to manage a diverse portfolio focused on private client tax issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong inheritance tax expertise and leadership skills, with the opportunity to join a supportive firm that offers hybrid working arrangements and genuine progression opportunities. The salary range for this position is £70,000 – £90,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in private client or personal tax.
• Extensive expertise in trusts and estate planning.
• Proactive approach to client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Provide detailed advice on inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Supervise compliance processes and mentor junior tax team members.

Skills

Inheritance tax expertise

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Education

CTA qualification

STEP qualification

Job description

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Base pay range

Senior Tax Manager

Are you an experienced tax professional with strong private client and inheritance tax expertise?

Do you want to join a respected and growing firm where you’ll take on a senior leadership role, managing complex client work and contributing to the continued success of the tax department?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Tax Manager to join a forward-thinking accountancy and advisory firm in Belfast. You’ll take ownership of a diverse and high-value portfolio, providing specialist tax planning and advisory support to individuals, business owners, and families.

The Role

As Senior Tax Manager, you’ll play a key role within the firm’s private client tax team, focusing on complex personal tax and estate planning matters. You’ll advise on inheritance tax, trusts, and succession planning, while also overseeing the delivery of compliance work and managing a team of tax professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.
• Providing detailed advice on inheritance tax (IHT), trusts, estate planning, and capital gains tax.
• Supporting clients with complex personal tax issues, including residency, domicile, and succession planning.
• Preparing and reviewing complex personal tax returns and trust accounts.
• Managing and mentoring junior members of the tax team, providing guidance and training.
• Overseeing compliance processes to ensure all returns and filings are accurate and timely.
• Liaising with HMRC and other professional advisers, including solicitors and financial planners.
• Contributing to business development through client referrals, networking, and strengthening existing relationships.
• Staying up to date with tax legislation changes and ensuring clients receive timely, practical advice.

About You

The successful candidate will be an accomplished private client tax specialist with strong technical knowledge and leadership skills.

• Be CTA and/or STEP qualified (STEP qualification essential, or willingness to work towards it).
• Have significant post-qualification experience within private client or personal tax in practice.
• Have extensive expertise in inheritance tax, trusts, and estate planning.
• Be confident advising clients on complex personal tax planning and succession structures.
• Possess strong leadership skills and experience managing a team.
• Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Have a proactive, client-focused approach with a commitment to providing exceptional service.

What’s on offer

• Salary in the range of £70,000 – £90,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A senior leadership role offering both challenge and genuine progression opportunities.
• A supportive and ambitious environment where your contribution will be recognised.
• Exposure to varied, high-quality advisory projects.

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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Belfast and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.

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