Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Tax Manager to join a highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Durham. This role offers flexible working, a competitive company pension, and much more! You will be joining a progressive and supportive practice renowned for delivering exceptional client service and fostering long-term relationships. Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to partner with leading firms across the UK, connecting talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities, and we are delighted to be recruiting for this fantastic position.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a varied portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and trusts. You will be responsible for overseeing compliance work, providing strategic tax planning advice, and mentoring junior team members. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking to progress their career within a forward-thinking and well-established accountancy practice in Durham.
Working closely with partners and senior leadership, you will contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s private client tax offering. The role offers genuine scope for career progression, exposure to complex advisory work, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and professional environment. 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.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of private clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Provide tax planning and advisory services
Review and oversee personal tax returns and compliance work
Support and mentor junior members of the tax team
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Identify opportunities for additional services and business development
Requirements
ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent
At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Strong technical knowledge of UK private client tax
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a varied portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and trusts. You will be responsible for overseeing compliance work, providing strategic tax planning advice, and mentoring junior team members. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking to progress their career within a forward-thinking and well-established accountancy practice in Durham.
Working closely with partners and senior leadership, you will contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s private client tax offering. The role offers genuine scope for career progression, exposure to complex advisory work, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and professional environment. 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.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of private clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Provide tax planning and advisory services
Review and oversee personal tax returns and compliance work
Support and mentor junior members of the tax team
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Identify opportunities for additional services and business development
Requirements
ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent
At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Strong technical knowledge of UK private client tax
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively

