Private Client Tax - Senior Manager

TPF Recruitment are proud to be representing a well established and highly regarded independent tax advisory firm based in Surrey, who are seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Senior Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist practice with a strong reputation in private client and international tax, offering exposure to high net worth individuals, families, and entrepreneurial clients with complex affairs.

The Role

As a Private Client Tax Senior Manager, you will take a leading role in delivering both advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work closely with senior leadership and collaborate with colleagues across related service lines, contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s UK offering.

This position offers a mix of technical advisory work, client relationship management, and team leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory & Compliance

Provide comprehensive UK tax advice and compliance services to high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, including internationally mobile clients

Advise on a broad range of private client tax matters, including income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax planning

Support clients with residence and domicile matters, including pre arrival and departure planning

Assist with structuring family wealth, succession planning, and intergenerational transfers

Manage and review personal tax and trust tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation

Stay up to date with changes in UK tax law and reporting requirements, applying this knowledge to client work

Client Management

Act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of private clients, building long term trusted relationships

Deliver clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s circumstances

Liaise with external advisers including legal professionals, investment managers, and other intermediaries where required

Team Leadership

Oversee and review the work of junior team members, providing guidance and technical support

Play an active role in mentoring and developing staff

Support senior leadership with the ongoing development of the tax team

Business Development

Identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services to existing clients

Contribute to client communications, technical updates, and thought leadership initiatives

The Opportunity

Join a growing and ambitious independent firm with a strong reputation in private client tax

Work with a high quality client base, including complex and international cases

Genuine opportunity to shape and influence the direction of the private client offering

Collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on professional development

RequirementsAbout You

Professionally qualified (CTA, ATT or equivalent)

Significant experience within UK private client tax, ideally gained within a practice environment.

Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, trusts, and estates

Experience managing a portfolio of clients independently

Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly

Previous experience working with internationally mobile clients or cross border structures would be advantageous

Proven ability to lead, mentor, or supervise junior staff

BenefitsWhat’s on Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Hybrid working with flexibility built in

Clear progression pathway within a growing business

Ongoing training and professional development support

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous pension contribution

Private medical cover and additional insurance benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Regular team events and annual social activities

Please contact Mark Sitton on (phone number removed),  or via  for a confidential conversation.

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