Private Client Tax Senior Manager

This is a senior private client role for someone who wants depth, autonomy and genuinely interesting work rather than a narrow compliance brief. The firm works closely with high‑net‑worth individuals, families and trustees, offering long‑term advisory support across trusts, estates and personal tax matters. The opportunity sits within a well‑established accountancy practice with a strong private client reputation and a collaborative, advisory‑led culture.

The role is primarily based in Royal Tunbridge Wells
, offering London‑quality work without the full‑time London grind.

• Managing a portfolio of private clients, trusts and estates
• Reviewing and overseeing trust accounts, trust and personal tax returns, R185s and IHT filings
• Preparing and reviewing estate tax returns and related advisory work
• Supporting partners and directors with ad hoc planning across trusts and estates
• Explaining complex tax issues to clients in clear, practical language
• Acting as a senior point of reference for technical queries within the team
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members as required

• Strong experience in private client tax, trusts and estates
• CTA, ACA, TEP or equivalent qualification
• Either an existing senior manager or a manager ready to step up
• Confident communicator with a client‑focused mindset
• Comfortable balancing advisory work with high‑quality compliance
• Background in professional practice within accountancy

• Salary in the region of £80,000 to £95,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• High‑end private client work within a respected accountancy firm
• Clear progression beyond senior manager level
• Comprehensive benefits package

This Private Client Tax Senior Manager role offers long‑term progression, technical challenge and the chance to work closely with sophisticated clients, all from a base in Royal Tunbridge Wells
.