Personal Tax Manager
16 days ago
Manchester
Are you a strategic tax professional ready to step into a role where youll not only manage a prestigious portfolio of high-net-worth clients but also drive practice development and shape your own career trajectory This is your chance to join a Top 40 accountancy practice where your technical expertise leadership skills and commercial acumen will be recognised rewarded and developed with a clear pathway to Senior Manager and partnership.Based in a modern Manchester city centre office youll take full ownership of complex personal tax matters lead a talented team and work directly with partners on sophisticated tax planning strategies. This isnt just another tax manager roleits a genuine opportunity to make your mark in a practice that invests in its people and offers the resources support and progression you deserve.Our client is a prestigious Top 40 national accountancy practice serving over 100000 clients across the UK. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation they specialise in personal tax corporate tax and sophisticated tax planning services for high-net-worth individuals business owners family offices and trustees.What sets them apart: • National resources with local expertise access to specialist teams and technical support across the UK, • Modern city centre locationwith excellent transport links, • Collaborative supportive culturethat values professional development and work-life balance, • Hybrid working arrangementsoffering flexibility (typically 2-3 days in office), • Genuine progression opportunities with clear pathways to senior leadership and partnershipAs Personal Tax Manager youll be a key figure in the practice taking full management responsibility for a substantial portfolio of high-quality personal tax clients whilst leading and developing a team of tax professionals. Youll work at a strategic level contributing to practice development driving business growth and positioning yourself for senior leadership roles.Client Portfolio Management:, • Full responsibility forhigh-net-worth personal tax clientsincluding business owners professionals family offices and trustees, • Leadingcomplex tax planning projectscovering income tax capital gains tax inheritance tax trust planning and succession planning, • ManagingHMRC enquiries disputes and negotiationswith confidence and technical authority, • Acting astrusted senior advisorand key practice representative for strategic client relationshipsTeam Leadership & Development:, • Managing and mentoring a team of5-8 tax professionals(assistant managers seniors and junior staff), • Providingtechnical leadershipthrough training coaching and thought leadership, • Building a high-performing team culture focused on excellence development and collaborationBusiness Development & Growth:, • Drivingnew client acquisitionthrough networking proposals and market positioning, • Identifyingcross-selling opportunitiesand growing existing client relationships, • Representing the practice atnetworking events seminars and industry forums, • Contributing topractice strategyincluding service innovation and market developmentPractice Management:, • Managingpractice profitabilityincluding budgeting forecasting and fee management, • Contributing tostrategic planningand practice development initiatives, • Staying at the forefront oftax legislation and advising clients proactively on changes and opportunities, • CTA qualifiedwith strong technical credentials and up-to-date knowledge, • Minimum 7-10 years experiencein personal tax within a UK accountancy practice, • Proven management experiencewith a track record of successfully leading and developing teams, • Substantial HNW client portfolio managementexperience working independently with senior clients, • Strong technical expertisein complex personal tax matters including trusts estates and international tax, • Proficiency with tax software(CCH Alphatax or similar platforms), • Advanced Microsoft Office skills(Excel Word PowerPoint), • Deep understanding of HMRC procedures enquiries and dispute resolution, • Demonstrated business development successwith ability to win new clients and grow relationships, • Excellent leadership communication and presentation skills, • Strong commercial acumenwith understanding of practice economics and profitability, • Strategic thinking with ability to contribute to practice development and innovation, • Competitive salary: (dependent on experience and qualifications), • Performance-related bonus scheme, • Annual salary reviewswith performance-based progression, • Hybrid working arrangements(typically 2-3 days in office flexibility to suit your needs), • 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays, • Modern city centre officewith excellent transport links (Metrolink rail and bus connections), • Clear progression pathwayto Senior Manager level within 2-3 years, • Potential partnership trackfor exceptional performers, • Continued professional developmentwith access to technical training and leadership programmes, • Professional subscriptions paid(CTA membership and relevant professional bodies), • Private medical insurancefor you and your family, • Enhanced pension schemewith employer contributions, • Employee assistance programmefor wellbeing support, • Social events and team activitiesthroughout the year, • Access to national resourcesand specialist technical teams, • Supportive collaborative culture that values your contributionTransport Links:, • Walking distance from Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations, • Direct Metrolink access (St Peters Square), • Excellent bus connections across Greater Manchester