Tax Manager / Senior Manager Private Client (PCS)

Catalyst Labs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm seeks a Private Client Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and provide advisory services for individuals and trusts in Guernsey and the UK. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and emphasizes work-life balance, with a competitive salary and benefits package including medical and pension coverage. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in tax matters and hold relevant qualifications such as ACA or ACCA.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Medical coverage

Pension coverage

Flexible vacation policy

Active CSR programs

Qualifications

• Experience handling personal and fiduciary tax matters.
• Proficiency in Guernsey and UK personal tax regulations.
• Ability to train, mentor, and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance for individuals, trusts, and related structures.
• Deliver written tax advice on various tax issues.
• Maintain strong client relationships for tax-related queries.
• Collaborate with other tax teams and business services.
• Support business development and prepare proposals.

Skills

Strong experience in a practice environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage complex projects and clients

Education

ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, ATT or equivalent

Job description

Location :

Guernsey - Crown Dependencies

Overview

We’re seeking a Private Client Tax Manager and a Senior Manager to join our clients Family Office and Private Client team. With a focus on both tax compliance and advisory work the role also includes opportunities for business development and cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Guernsey and UK tax compliance for individuals, trusts, and related structures, including preparation and review of returns such as UK Self-Assessment, ATED, NRCGT, and relevant Guernsey tax filings.

Deliver written tax advice on income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and cross-border issues.

Maintain strong client relationships and serve as their main tax point of contact.

Collaborate with other tax teams (e.g. international, corporate, AEOI) and business services teams.

Support business development, prepare proposals, and attend networking events.

Oversee job budgets, WIP, billing, and collections.

Train, mentor, and supervise junior staff.

Stay current on tax law changes and contribute to client alerts and technical updates.

Qualifications

ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, ATT or equivalent.

Strong experience in a practice environment handling personal and fiduciary tax matters.

Proficient in Guernsey and UK personal tax, including income, CGT, IHT, and trust taxation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and clients independently.

What the Role Offers

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Hybrid working and opportunities for international secondments.

Emphasis on work-life balance and wellbeing.

Flexible vacation policy.

Medical and pension coverage.

Active CSR and community engagement programs.

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