Tax Manager, Private Client Tax

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Vacancy type

Tax - Personal Location London Employment  type

Full-time, Part-time Closing date
02/10/2026

Description The role

We are recruiting for a strong Private Client Tax Manager to join our Private Client tax team in London.

The role is primarily focused on the provision of high-quality personal tax compliance but also includes the provision of tax advice over the course of the year for our varied and complex client base.

You will work with a varied portfolio of clients whose affairs are often complex and international in scope, including:

High and ultra-high net worth individuals

Long term residents and internationally mobile clients

Multi-jurisdictional structures, including UK and offshore trusts

Partnerships

Our clients include high and ultra-high net worth individuals, non-domiciled clients and those with complex cross border tax considerations, UK and offshore trusts, and partnerships.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced senior managers, directors and partners and to learn from them to support a diverse client portfolio.

The responsibilities
• You will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the tax compliance cycle on a timely basis on your client portfolio,
• You will prepare tax returns for complex and varied client base,
• You will prepare written correspondence for clients and deal with HM Revenue & Customs in connection with the clients’ affairs,
• You will have the opportunity to correspond directly with clients, family office representatives and other key stakeholders and you will attend client meetings,
• You will work with managers, senior managers, directors and partners to deliver tax advice and tax planning for clients,
• You will be responsible for monitoring WIPs and budgets, ensuring work is billed on completion and ensuring debts are chased.

The team

The Private Client tax team is headed up by ten partners who bring a wealth of experience in looking after a varied client base including those with complex domestic and/or cross-border tax considerations. The team of circa 60 staff all work closely together to deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to our impressive client base.

YouA successful candidate should have the following characteristics and skills:

ATT and/or CTA qualifiedA positive and enthusiastic attitudeA high level of motivation, ability and commitment

Experience of management as they will be managing their own portfolio whilst also being responsible for overseeing and reviewing the work of more junior tax staff

Experienced in the delivery and management of personal tax compliance services

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills are essential to ensure all deadlines are met Experience in the provision of tax advice covering income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax. The exact mix of advisory will be tailored to the strengths of the individual, but a broad base across all tax areas is sought after.

From a professional services background

Confident communicator to colleagues, partners and clients

Comfortable working on their own initiative as well as being a good team player High attention to detail and the ability to work in a timely manner

Excellent IT skills

Optional:
Experience in working with clients with international considerations, examples of which may include the FIG regime, former remittance basis users, statutory residence test, tax treaty issues, cross-border business and investments, and/or offshore trusts.

Reward and benefits  
• A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
• Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
• Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
• Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme.  

About us Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.

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