Private Client Advisory Manger​/Assistant Manager

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading firm to recruit a Private Client Tax Manager / Assistant Manager into a high-performing Private Tax team in Belfast. This is a newly created role, driven by sustained growth across the wider tax practice, supporting a diverse client base ranging from multinational groups through to well-established local Northern Ireland businesses. The Private Tax team has a strong reputation for quality advisory work and has recently secured a significant new portfolio of high-net-worth individuals through trusted relationships at Director level.

The firm can also accommodate a four day working week.

This is a client-facing, advisory-focused opportunity within Private Client Tax. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver planning‑led solutions for high-value individuals and family groups, with a particular emphasis on inheritance tax planning, owner‑managed businesses, and family trust structures. What You Will Do

• Deliver high-quality advisory work across private client tax matters, with a focus on IHT planning, wealth structuring and succession planning
• Support and develop relationships with a newly won portfolio of high-net-worth clients, ensuring exceptional client service and trusted adviser status
• Work collaboratively with senior tax leaders and other specialist teams across the wider tax practice to provide joined-up advice
• Contribute to the continued growth of the private client offering through client engagement, proactive idea generation and strong technical input
• Coach and support junior team members (where relevant), helping to build capability and strengthen delivery

• Newly created role with clear scope to shape your position and develop alongside a growing client portfolio
• Highly advisory environment with genuine client exposure (not a compliance-heavy position)
• Excellent progression and development within a market-leading team, backed by Big 4 training and support
• Strong benefits package, including bonus, generous pension, private medical cover, and flexible/hybrid working
• The opportunity to work with high-quality clients and broaden your experience across complex private client matters

• CTA / ACA / ACCA / ATT qualified (or qualified by experience with strong advisory exposure)
• Experience in Private Client Tax / Personal Tax advisory, ideally including IHT planning, trusts and succession/wealth planning
• Strong client-facing ability with confidence building relationships and communicating advice clearly
• Commercial mindset and genuine interest in developing your advisory skillset further
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to work collaboratively in a professional services environment

If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on Linked In in the strictest confidence.

Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism, and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a proven record of pairing the best local talent with leading businesses. VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading Big 4 firm to recruit a Private Client Tax Manager / Assistant Manager into a high-performing Private Tax team in Belfast.