Tax Manager / Senior Manager Private Client (PCS)

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

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Tax Manager/Senior Manager to handle tax compliance and advisory roles for private clients. The candidate will manage compliance for individuals and trusts, provide tax advice, and maintain strong client relationships. This role emphasizes flexibility with hybrid working options and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Emphasis on work-life balance

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 regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and clients independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage Guernsey and UK tax compliance for individuals, trusts, and related structures.
• Deliver written tax advice on various tax issues.
• Collaborate with other teams and support business development.

Skills

Tax compliance and advisory

Client relationship management

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Education

ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, ATT or equivalent

Job description

About the job Tax Manager / Senior Manager Private Client (PCS)

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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