Tax Manager / Senior Manager Private Client (PCS)

Catalyst Labs; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm is seeking a Private Client Tax Manager to manage tax compliance and advisory for individuals and trusts in Guernsey and the UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong practice experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in personal tax matters. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and emphasizes work-life balance with flexible vacation policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Flexible vacation policy

Medical and pension coverage

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage Guernsey and UK tax compliance for individuals, trusts, and related structures.
• 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.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client relationship management

Business development

Project management

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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