Tax & Trusts Manager

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Trust & Tax Manager for its Private Wealth team in Manchester. Ideal candidates are experienced in trust administration and tax compliance, ready to enhance their career in a supportive environment. The role offers competitive salary and generous benefits, promoting professional development and progression.

Benefits

25+ days’ holiday

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life and travel insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in private client work focused on trusts and estates.
• Strong judgement with a calm, methodical approach.
• Capable of mentoring junior staff and supporting team growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of trust and estate matters.
• Prepare trust accounts, tax returns, and liaise with HMRC.
• Attend trustee meetings and oversee trust distributions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Client relationship management

Education

STEP qualification

Professional tax accreditation

Tools

CCH tax software

Job description

Trust & Tax Manager – Private Wealth | Manchester City Centre

A leading law firm is seeking to appoint a Trust & Tax Manager to join its expanding Private Wealth team in Manchester city centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for a private client specialist ready to progress their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

About the Role:

This position involves working closely with senior lawyers on a broad range of trust administration, tax compliance, and estate planning matters. The successful candidate will manage their own portfolio while delivering a high-quality, personal service to a diverse client base. This is a collaborative role with scope for development and progression.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a varied portfolio of trust and estate matters, including tax planning and compliance. Prepare trust accounts, tax returns, and inheritance tax forms, liaising with HMRC as required. Attend and minute trustee meetings, oversee trust distributions, and provide clear advice on trust deeds and investment policy statements. Maintain regular communication with clients and colleagues, contributing to billing and reporting. Mentor junior staff and share technical knowledge to support team growth.

Requirements:

Proven experience in private client work, with a focus on trusts and estate administration. Confident managing client relationships and working within a team. Excellent attention to detail and sound judgment, with a calm, methodical approach. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Familiarity with tax software such as CCH is advantageous but not essential. STEP qualification or equivalent professional tax accreditation preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be highly valued.

What the Firm Offers:

Competitive salary based on experience. Generous benefits including 25+ days’ holiday (rising with service) plus Christmas closure, hybrid working, pension scheme, private medical insurance, life and travel insurance. Clear promotion and progression pathways with a strong focus on professional development.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to take the next step in their private client career and thrive in a highly regarded, city-centre legal team.