Private Client Tax Senior Manager / Partner Designate
Employer Location Norfolk, Norwich, England / England, Norfolk Salary £market Closing date 18 Feb 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, ,,, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Private Client Tax - Senior Manager / DirectorNorwich | Hybrid Working | Clear Path to Partnership
Hays are recruiting for a forward‑thinking and well‑established professional services firm in Norwich, who are seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Senior Manager or Director to take a leading role within its Tax department.
This is a pivotal appointment with a clear and genuine route to Partnership, offering the opportunity to shape the future direction of the private client service while working closely with Partners and a diverse client base across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Our client is very open to relocators looking to progress their career without sacrificing quality of life. Many senior professionals successfully relocate to Norfolk for the lifestyle without compromising the quality or complexity of their work - and often accelerate their career as a result.
The Role
You will lead the delivery of high‑quality private client tax services, managing a complex portfolio of HNW and UHNW individuals and providing advanced advisory and planning responsibilities include:
1. Delivering complex tax advice across CGT, IHT, trusts, residency issues, and estate / succession planning
2. Acting as a key adviser for medical professionals, including NHS pension matters
3. Reviewing and signing off high‑risk and complex tax returns
4. Maintaining up‑to‑date technical knowledge and managing engagement risk
5. Managing portfolio performance, including fees, WIP, and billing
Leadership & Development
6. Lead, mentor, and develop members of the private client tax team
7. Oversee workflow planning and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
8. Act as an ambassador for the firm internally and externally
9. Contribute to firm‑wide initiatives and business growth
Business Development
10. Identify and develop opportunities to grow the private client offering
11. Attend networking events and seminars to build referral networks
12. Prepare proposals and support strategic growth initiatives
13. Identify cross‑selling opportunities through a deep understanding of client affairs
About You
14. CTA and/or ACA / ACCA qualified (STEP highly desirable)
15. Substantial post‑qualification experience in private client tax
16. Strong technical capability and experience with complex advisory work
17. Proven people leadership and review experience
18. Commercially aware with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
What's on Offer
19. Competitive salary and benefits package
20. Hybrid working options
21. Genuine opportunity for accelerated progression to Partner
22. A senior leadership role within a supportive and ambitious firm
If you are interested in a confidential discussion about this opportunity or would like to receive further information, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
23. Corporate Governance
24. Credit Control
25. Part-Qualified Accountant
26. Payroll
27. Public Practice Accounting
28. Public Services Accounting
29. Senior Finance – Qualified
30. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
31. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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