Private Client Compliance Tax Assistant Manager​/Manager

Private Client Compliance Tax Assistant Manager/Manager

Final date to receive applications: 31 July 2026

Department: Private Client Compliance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow

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Key duties & responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of private client tax compliance clients, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Ensure completion of MTD quarterly reporting, Final Declarations, Self-Assessment Tax Returns, Trust Accounts and related compliance work within statutory deadlines.
• Manage portfolio financial performance, including WIP, billing, fee reviews and proposals for new work.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services and cross-sell across the wider AAB Group.
• Prepare and deliver ad-hoc advisory work, including:
  • Capital Gains Tax calculations and reporting
  • Trust registrations
  • Remuneration planning
  • Other private client tax matters
• Work closely with colleagues across Tax Advisory and other business units to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Support, mentor and develop more junior colleagues.
• Contribute to the adoption of new technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• For Manager level applicants, take a leading role in developing client relationships, winning new business and contributing to team growth.

Essential

• CTA, ATT, CA, STEP or another relevant professional qualification, or equivalent qualified by experience.
• Experience managing a private client tax compliance portfolio.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to undertake technical research and provide practical solutions.
  
  Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members.
• Proactive and commercially minded approach.
• Demonstrable experience operating at Assistant Manager level or above.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and identify business development opportunities.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing junior team members.

Desirable

• Experience using CCH Personal Tax and related applications.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with trusts, estates and wider private client tax matters.

We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.

Time Off & Family Support

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or…