Senior Tax Manager; Personal Tax

Senior Tax Manager - Personal Tax
Surrey / Hybrid / Flexible Working
£65,000–£70,000 + bonus

Not every tax role offers the same level of variety, autonomy, and opportunity to contribute.

We’re supporting a fast growing, award winning, independent accountancy and tax firm with an excellent reputation for providing practical, commercial advice to a broad private client base.

Based in Surrey, the firm offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and the potential for significant remote working depending on individual preference and business needs.

They are looking to appoint a Senior Tax Manager to join their tax team and play an important role in managing client relationships, delivering high-quality personal tax work, and supporting the continued development of the function.

This opportunity would suit an experienced tax professional who enjoys a mix of portfolio management, advisory work, technical review, and process improvement. The role also offers close collaboration with senior leadership and the chance to contribute to the future direction of the tax offering.

You will take responsibility for a varied personal tax portfolio, acting as a key point of contact for clients and ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time. The position includes a combination of compliance and advisory responsibilities, as well as review and oversight duties across the wider team.

• Managing a personal tax portfolio from start to finish, including client communication and oversight of return preparation and submission
• Reviewing tax returns and related work prepared by other team members to ensure quality and consistency
• Supporting clients with income tax planning, capital gains tax matters, disclosures, over payment relief claims, and HMRC enquiries
• Participating in prospective client calls or meetings where appropriate and supporting a smooth onboarding process
• Helping maintain efficient internal systems and processes across the tax function
• Assisting with the allocation and coordination of tax-related work within the team where required

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• CTA qualification
• Strong personal tax experience gained in practice
• Experience reviewing work and maintaining high technical standards
• Confidence in managing client relationships and handling tax matters clearly and professionally
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to improving processes and supporting colleagues

• £65,000–£70,000 depending on experience, plus bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working, with potential for part-remote working depending on preference and business requirements
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of a well-regarded tax team
• A supportive environment with scope for progression into broader leadership, technical specialism, or longer-term career development

This is a full-time position based in the Thames Ditton / Surrey area, with flexibility around home and office working arrangements.