Private Client Tax Manager

Taking the next step in your tax career has never looked more appealing than with this outstanding opportunity at a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Leeds, and we are delighted to be partnering with them in their search for an experienced and driven Private Client Tax Manager. This is a genuinely compelling role within a firm that is as committed to the wellbeing of its people as it is to the quality of its client service, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more!

Leeds is one of the UK's most vibrant and commercially diverse cities, and this firm has established an outstanding reputation within its thriving professional services community. As Private Client Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied and prestigious portfolio of high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts, and estates, delivering expert compliance and advisory services across a broad range of complex tax matters.

Working in close collaboration with partners and senior stakeholders, you will also play a key role in developing junior talent within the team and contributing to the continued growth and success of a firm with an exciting future ahead of it. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

• Managing a portfolio of private clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates
• Delivering expert advice across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax
• Reviewing self-assessment tax returns and overseeing the compliance process
• Building and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships as a key point of contact
• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior members of the tax team
• Liaising with HMRC on client matters including enquiries and investigations

• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong private client tax background
• At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of private clients with technical accuracy and confidence
• Strong knowledge of UK personal tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and trusts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident client-facing manner
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines effectively