Searching for a role that offers genuine variety, strong career progression, and a firm that truly invests in its people? Look no further than this outstanding opportunity with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Manchester, who are seeking a talented and driven Private Client Tax Senior to join their well-established and highly regarded tax team, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more!

Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy recruiter with an exceptional reputation across the UK, known for connecting talented tax professionals with outstanding opportunities at leading firms in the profession. With a team of consultants who bring genuine warmth, market expertise, and an unwavering commitment to the candidates they represent, Crowe Watson consistently delivers a recruitment experience that goes above and beyond. Whether you are actively looking or simply exploring your options, Crowe Watson is the team that will give your search the attention and expertise it deserves.

Manchester is one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing professional services destinations, with a thriving private client tax market and a business community that continues to attract significant investment and high-net-worth individuals from across the country and beyond. As Private Client Tax Senior, you will manage a varied and rewarding portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates, delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services across a broad range of personal tax matters. This is a firm with a genuine commitment to professional development, a supportive and collaborative team culture, and a clear pathway for progression that makes it an ideal home for any ambitious private client tax professional ready to make their mark. 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.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of private clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates
• Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns and associated compliance work
• Providing tailored advice across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax
• Building and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships as a reliable point of contact
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the private client tax tea
• Liaising with HMRC on client matters including correspondence and enquiries

Requirements

• ATT and/or CTA qualified, or ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong private client tax background
• At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of private clients with confidence and technical accuracy
• Solid knowledge of UK personal tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and trusts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and confident client-facing manner
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively