Trusts & Estates Tax Manager
Trusts and Estates Tax Manager job in Bury St Edmunds. Hays is recruiting for an experienced Trusts & Estates Tax Manager to join their growing Private Client Tax team. This opportunity sits within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, working closely with tax, legal, accounts and financial planning specialists to deliver a complete advisory service to high‑net‑worth individuals, families and trustees.
Responsibilities
* Provide advisory support on trusts, estates and private client tax matters, identifying planning opportunities aligned to clients' wider personal and family objectives.
* Prepare and review complex trust and estate tax returns, accounts and Inheritance Tax returns.
* Manage client relationships, ensuring deadlines are met and a consistently high standard of service is maintained.
* Support the wider tax team with trust‑related technical input.
* Contribute to business development activity, including marketing initiatives, publications and events.
* Mentor and support junior members of the Trusts & Estates team.
Qualifications
* Experienced Trusts & Estates professional with strong technical knowledge across trusts, estates and private client taxation.
* Previous experience in a Trusts & Estates / Private Client Tax role and CTA and/or STEP qualification.
* Commercial mindset with an understanding of recoverability and Work in Progress.
* Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional client‑facing manner.
* Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 27 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) and birthday leave.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
* Private medical insurance and income protection.
* Full study support, paid professional subscriptions and ongoing CPD.
* A supportive, inclusive culture with clear opportunities for progression.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Trusts & Estates specialist seeking a long‑term role within a stable, forward‑thinking firm offering both technical depth and a strong quality‑of‑life proposition. Interested in finding out more? Apply now or contact Cara Whyte at Hays for a confidential discussion.
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