Senior Tax Manager

Staging It; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in London is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead advisory and compliance services for a diverse private client portfolio. This senior role involves managing tax planning assignments, overseeing compliance, and building strong client relationships. The firm offers a supportive culture, clear progression opportunities, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in personal tax, ideally in a practice environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in compliance and advisory tax work.
• Comfortable with technical issues related to high-net-worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance for a diverse client portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership on tax planning projects.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and maintain compliance files.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Time Management

Organisation

Education

CTA qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

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Senior Tax Manager - Private Client Advisory & Compliance

Location: East Hants | Salary: Competitive + Benefits | Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Open to part-time)

Recruiter: Robert Half - Practice Division

Are you an experienced tax professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead advisory and compliance services for a diverse private client portfolio at a reputable accountancy firm.

The Role

This senior client-facing position involves managing approximately 900 private tax clients, including high-net-worth individuals, company directors, trusts, estates, and partnerships. You will work closely with Partners to oversee tax planning and support the growth of the firm's tax services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance for a broad client portfolio with support from the tax team.
• Provide technical leadership on tax planning, especially for HNWIs, trusts, estates, and directors.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax return submissions, monitor deadlines, and advise clients on obligations and legislation changes.
• Maintain high-quality compliance and advisory documentation for Partner review.
• Plan workloads and manage team resources proactively, informing Partners of progress and bottlenecks.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication.
• Stay updated on tax legislation and share insights with the team and firm.
• Identify new planning opportunities and contribute to business development.
• Lead or participate in technical projects as required.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in personal tax within a practice environment.
• Leadership experience in compliance and advisory work.
• Technical expertise with high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and partnerships.
• CTA qualification (preferred) or equivalent experience with a strong tax track record.
• Commercial awareness and ability to develop trusted client relationships.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Broad understanding of accountancy principles is advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected, growing firm with a high-quality client base.
• Enjoy responsibility and visibility from day one.
• Play a strategic role in client and team development.
• Opportunities for progression for ambitious professionals.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.

Ready to lead a well-established private client tax team? Apply now.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Accounting, Auditing, and Finance
• Industries: Accounting