Private Client Tax Senior Manager
7 days ago
Tunbridge Wells
Private Client Tax Senior Manager This is a senior private client role for someone who wants depth, autonomy and genuinely interesting work rather than a narrow compliance brief. The firm works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families and trustees, offering long-term advisory support across trusts, estates and personal tax matters. The opportunity sits within a well-established accountancy practice with a strong private client reputation and a collaborative, advisory-led culture. The role is primarily based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, offering London-quality work without the full-time London grind. The role As Private Client Tax Senior Manager, you will take ownership of a complex and rewarding client portfolio, combining technical compliance with planning and advisory work. You will work closely with directors and partners, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and a senior technical presence internally. The role is mainly office-based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with hybrid working (three days in the office) and occasional travel to London for client meetings. What you'll be doing • Managing a portfolio of private clients, trusts and estates, • Reviewing and overseeing trust accounts, trust and personal tax returns, R185s and IHT filings, • Preparing and reviewing estate tax returns and related advisory work, • Supporting partners and directors with ad hoc planning across trusts and estates, • Explaining complex tax issues to clients in clear, practical language, • Acting as a senior point of reference for technical queries within the team, • Supporting and mentoring junior team members as required What they're looking for, • Strong experience in private client tax, trusts and estates, • CTA, ACA, TEP or equivalent qualification, • Either an existing senior manager or a manager ready to step up, • Confident communicator with a client-focused mindset, • Comfortable balancing advisory work with high-quality compliance, • Background in professional practice within accountancy What's on offer, • Salary in the region of £80,000 to £95,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working, • High-end private client work within a respected accountancy firm, • Clear progression beyond senior manager level