Private Client Tax Manager
Employer Location Altrincham, England, Greater Manchester / Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme, England Salary - per annum + Salary DOE Closing date 16 Jun 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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Your new company
Hays Tax is working with a well‑established and highly regarded independent chartered accountancy firm to appoint a Tax Manager, with a clear and realistic pathway to Associate Tax Director for the right individual. This is a key hire within a growing advisory function and would suit a commercially minded personal tax specialist who enjoys complex, high‑value advisory work and close client interaction.
Your new role
The successful candidate will play a central role in strengthening and developing the firm's personal tax advisory offering, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders. The position offers significant autonomy and exposure to varied, technically challenging projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Delivering high‑quality personal tax planning and advisory services to a diverse client base
2. Advising on capital gains tax, inheritance tax and estate planning matters
3. Supporting high net worth individuals with long‑term tax and wealth structuring strategies
4. Advising on the use of trusts and Family Investment Companies
5. Providing guidance on property portfolio incorporations
6. Advising clients on the tax implications of moving abroad, including residence and domicile considerations
7. Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser
8. Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
9. Contributing to the continued growth of the advisory function
What you will need to succeed
10. Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, CGT and IHT
11. Experience of advisory‑led work rather than purely compliance
12. A commercial mindset with the ability to provide practical, client‑focused solutions
13. Confidence working with HNW and entrepreneurial clients
What you will get in return
14. A highly advisory‑focused role within a growing and ambitious firm
15. A clear and supported route to Associate Tax Director
16. Exposure to a wide range of interesting and complex projects
17. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
18. Competitive salary and benefits package
19. A collaborative culture with genuine long‑term career prospects
20. Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme