Job Description Personal Tax Assistant Manager Salary: £42,000-£48,000 Exceptional Benefits Location: Leeds | Hybrid Working | 30 Year Established Practice Transform Your Personal Tax Career with True Autonomy Tired of corporate constraints limiting your potential? This isn't just another personal tax role - it's your opportunity to join a thriving 30 year independent practice where genuine autonomy, direct client relationships, and clear progression pathways are the norm, not the exception. Why this opportunity stands out: You'll work with high-net-worth clients, enjoy complete professional freedom, and benefit from a 'one-team' culture that prioritises your development and work-life balance above corporate politics. Your Role & Responsibilities Strategic Client Portfolio Management • Manage diverse personal tax portfolio including company directors, sole traders, HNW individuals, and non-UK residents • Handle complex tax compliance across income tax, capital gains, and inheritance tax matters • Deliver strategic tax planning and advisory services to high-value, long-term clients • Conduct face-to-face client meetings to build lasting professional relationships and provide expert guidance Leadership & Team Development • Mentor and develop junior staff members, reviewing work quality and supporting career progression • Collaborate with Tax Managers on complex advisory projects and strategic client initiatives • Lead remuneration planning projects and provide specialist compliance advisory services • Drive practice development through process improvements and innovative client solutions Essential Requirements Professional Qualifications & Experience: • ATT qualified (minimum) with 5 years personal tax experience in UK accountancy practice • Proven mentoring experience with junior staff development and comprehensive work review • Advanced technical expertise across all personal tax areas including complex scenarios • Strong client-facing skills with demonstrated commercial awareness and relationship-building abilities Technical Competencies: • Expert knowledge of tax software and digital compliance requirements • Complex tax structure experience including trusts, partnerships, and international matters • Advisory experience beyond pure compliance work Highly Desirable: • CTA qualification (or actively working towards) • HNW client experience with sophisticated tax planning requirements Exceptional Benefits Package Financial Rewards • Competitive salary: £42,000 - £48,000 (based on experience and qualifications) • Performance-related bonuses linked to individual and practice success • Annual salary reviews with genuine progression opportunities Work-Life Balance Excellence • Flexible hybrid working arrangements with genuine part-time options considered • 25 days annual leave bank holidays with additional service recognition days • Modern Leeds office with excellent transport links and parking facilities • Genuine flexibility - no corporate micromanagement or rigid structures Professional Development • Comprehensive study support including CTA qualification funding • CPD funding and time allocation for continuous professional development • Clear progression pathways within this ambitious, growing practice • Mentoring opportunities to develop leadership and technical skills About Our Client Our client is a highly respected independent accountancy practice with over 30 years of proven success serving a loyal, high-quality client base. They've built their reputation on technical excellence, personal service, and creating an environment where talented professionals thrive without corporate bureaucracy. What makes them different: • Client-focused culture with relationships built over decades • Genuine 'one-team' approach - no hierarchical politics • Continuous growth through referrals and exceptional service reputation • Investment in people with long-term career development focus Ready to Advance Your Career? This is your chance to join a practice that genuinely values expertise, offers real autonomy, and provides the perfect platform for your personal tax career progression in a supportive, professional environment. Don't let this exceptional opportunity pass you by. Apply Today - Confidential Discussion Guaranteed Contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly: 0333 996 2882 d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com All applications and discussions treated in complete confidence. We respect your current employment situation and will only proceed with your explicit consent. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd - Your Trusted Recruitment Partner