Private Client Tax Manager Hybrid

Location Guildford, England
Sector Accountancy (Qualified)
Benefits Competitive Salary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading accountancy and advisory firm in Guildford, working with a prestigious private client base across the South East and beyond.

As a Private Client Tax Manager, you’ll act as a trusted adviser to high‑net‑worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, trustees, and family offices. This is a relationship‑led, advisory‑focused role with real autonomy and influence. You’ll manage a varied portfolio while playing a key role in mentoring junior staff and contributing to the wider growth of the private client team.

• Deliver high‑quality tax planning and advisory work across income tax, CGT, IHT, trusts, and estate planning
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building long‑term trusted relationships
• Review self‑assessment and trust tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy and quality
• Stay ahead of UK tax legislation and ensure best‑practice risk management
• Mentor and develop junior team members in a supportive environment
• Assist with business development, proposals, and identifying advisory opportunities within your client base

• CTA and/or ACA / STEP qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in private client tax within UK practice
• Solid technical knowledge of personal tax, trusts, IHT, CGT, and ideally residency and domicile
• Confident managing a portfolio and leading client relationships independently
• A collaborative professional who enjoys both technical work and people leadership

• Hybrid & flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Clear progression toward Senior Manager and beyond
• Prestigious and complex client base — no vanilla work
• Ongoing learning, development, and technical exposure
• Strong focus on wellbeing, balance, and long‑term career satisfaction
• Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.