A highly regarded and forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants in London is seeking a talented Private Client Tax Manager to join their expanding team. Offering flexible working arrangements, a competitive company pension, and much more, this is a genuinely compelling opportunity for a tax professional looking to take the next step in their career. The firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional advisory services to a diverse and interesting private client base, and this role sits at the heart of that offering. If you are ready to work in an environment that combines technical depth with genuine career progression, this could be the ideal move for you.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering exclusively with this firm on this appointment. With a strong track record of placing talented professionals across the UK's leading accountancy practices, Crowe Watson brings both market insight and a genuine commitment to finding the right fit for both candidate and client. We take the time to understand your career goals and ensure every introduction is made with purpose and care.

In this varied and high-profile role, you will manage a broad portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and personal representatives. You will be responsible for delivering proactive, commercially minded tax advice across a range of personal tax matters, drawing on your technical expertise to provide clear and confident guidance. The firm fosters a collaborative culture where your input is valued, and there is genuine scope to develop client relationships and take ownership of your work from day one.

Responsibilities:

Managing a diverse portfolio of private clients, delivering compliance and advisory services across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax matters
Reviewing and preparing complex self-assessment tax returns and correspondence with HMRC
Providing proactive tax planning advice to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and personal representatives
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team, contributing to a positive and developmental working culture
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact for a broad range of personal tax queries

Requirements:

ACA, ACCA, ATT, or CTA qualified (or equivalent), with a solid grounding in personal tax
Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing a private client portfolio, with strong technical knowledge across personal tax compliance and advisory work
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients
A proactive, commercially aware approach with the ambition to grow within a leading firm

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that this role is unable to offer visa sponsorship, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.