Personal Tax Manager / Senior Manager

Private Client Tax Manager / Senior Manager – Top 15 Accountancy Practice

Location: Guildford

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (likely £65,000-£80,000 DOE)

Recruiter: TPF Recruitment

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be working with a Top 15 accountancy practice based in Guildford. We are recruiting for a Private Client Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their personable and professional team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced tax professional looking to take the next step in their career in a role that offers flexibility, genuine progression opportunities, and the chance to mentor and develop part-qualified team members.

The Role:

As a Private Client Tax Manager / Senior Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of HNWIs, business owners, and private clients, ensuring high-quality personal tax compliance and advisory services. You’ll also play a key leadership role within the tax team, helping to guide and support junior and part-qualified staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring timely and accurate compliance
• Provide advisory support on capital gains tax, inheritance tax, trusts, residence/domicile, and other private client matters
• Review tax returns prepared by junior staff and support their technical development
• Work closely with the partners on more complex advisory projects
• Assist in the training, mentoring, and day-to-day management of junior team members
• Maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and service delivery
• Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and best practice

What We’re Looking For:

• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified 
• Strong experience in personal/private client tax, ideally from a practice background
• Confident reviewing returns and providing technical guidance to junior staff
• Able to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to work from the office with flexibility around personal commitments
• Experience with tax software and Microsoft Office

What’s on Offer:

• Flexible working
• Supportive, friendly office culture with a modern and personal approach
• Strong focus on progression and development
• Opportunity to shape and support a growing tax function
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply today through TPF Recruitment and take the next step in your tax career with a firm that values both your expertise and your work-life balance.

For a confidential conversation, contact Kourtney Luckett at .