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Private Client Tax - Assistant Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading professional services firm in the UK, is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Private Client Tax Services team.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional services or accountancy firm, preferably within private client tax.
  • Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge of personal tax compliance and advisory work, along with ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualifications.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, generous pension contributions, and a hybrid working model with 25+ days of holiday.
  • The firm promotes a culture of inclusivity and values the contributions of its employees, making it an ideal environment for professional growth.

Our Client is a dynamic and ambitious professional services firm, recognised as one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms. With a legacy dating back to 1881, they've built a reputation for helping individuals and businesses navigate complexity, unlock potential, and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Why This Role?This is more than just a tax role-it's a chance to work with some of the UK's most sophisticated private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, international families, and landed estates. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values insight, initiative, and impact.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Assistant Manager in the Private Client Tax Services team, you'll:

  • Deliver bespoke tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
  • Build trusted relationships with clients and their advisors, attending meetings and contributing to strategic discussions.
  • Identify tax planning opportunities and prepare high-quality reports and responses to complex queries.
  • Support financial performance monitoring and ensure compliance with internal tax cycle procedures.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive team culture.
  • Engage in business development and local networking initiatives.

What You'll Bring

  • Experience in a professional services or accountancy firm, ideally within private client tax.
  • Strong technical knowledge of personal tax compliance and advisory work.
  • ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualification.
  • Excellent communication skills and a client-centric mindset.
  • A proactive, organised approach to managing deadlines and priorities.

Desirable:

  • Experience supervising junior colleagues.
  • Exposure to international or complex tax planning scenarios.

What's in It for You?

  • Competitive salary and performance-based rewards
  • Private medical insurance & life assurance
  • Generous pension contributions
  • Hybrid working model (3 days in-office)
  • 25+ days holiday with the option to buy more
  • Fully funded professional qualifications
  • Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and more

A Culture That Values You

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. With active employee networks and a strong focus on diversity, equity, and wellbeing, you'll be joining a firm that truly values individuality and ambition.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're open to exploring a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

You can apply directly, or for a confidential conversation, feel free to contact Lorna Pilling on .

Please note: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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