Tax Manager / Senior Manager Private Client (PCS)

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

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Private Client Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance for individuals and trusts. The role emphasizes business development and collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate holds relevant qualifications and possesses strong tax knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a flexible vacation policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Flexible vacation policy

Medical and pension coverage

Community engagement programs

Qualifications

• Strong experience in personal and fiduciary tax matters.
• Ability to handle complex tax issues independently.
• Knowledgeable in income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance for individuals, trusts, and related structures.
• Deliver written tax advice on various tax matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with other tax and business services teams.
• Support business development and prepare proposals.
• Train and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Proficient in Guernsey and UK personal tax

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong experience in a practice environment

Ability to manage complex projects

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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