Hybrid Private Client Tax Manager

at TPF Recruitment

• Job title: Private Client Tax Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Private Client Tax Manager leading a high-performing team within personal tax practice. Overseeing preparation of complex personal tax returns for diverse portfolio of private clients in London.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of tax professionals, providing strategic guidance, performance reviews, and career development support
• Supervise the preparation, review and timely submission of complex personal tax returns, including Self Assessment, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Property Tax
• Ensure strict compliance with HMRC regulations, statutory deadlines, and changes in tax law across all client filings
• Serve as a trusted client advisor, delivering clear, accurate, and proactive tax planning advice on personal finance, tax-efficient structuring and year-end strategies
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, recommending corrective actions and best practice solutions
• Partner with senior partners and cross-functional teams to drive business development, client acquisition, and service innovation
• Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes, internal controls, and documentation standards
• Stay up to date with legislative changes, HMRC guidance, and industry trends to ensure team expertise remains current
• Develop and deliver training resources and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen team capabilities and performance.

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA/CTA and ATT qualifications, or equivalent chartered certified accountant status
• Progressive experience in personal tax, ideally within a professional services firm or tax advisory practice
• Proven experience in team leadership, people management and talent development
• In-depth knowledge of UK personal tax legislation, including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Property Tax
• Expertise in tax return preparation, compliance and advisory services for private clients
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and client engagement skills with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., CaseWare, TaxCalc, Thomson Reuters) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, meet tight deadlines and deliver consistent results
• Ongoing commitment to professional development and adherence to industry standards.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Birthday leave and enhanced holiday package
• Professional subscription support
• Access to exciting client work, both compliance and advisory
• Clear career progression in a top-tier firm with a supportive team culture