Personal Tax Manager

Personal Tax Manager | Accountancy Practice | Tax | Client-Focused
Watford, Hertfordshire
About the Role

Sheridan Maine is partnering with a growing, forward-thinking accountancy and tax advisory firm in Watford to recruit a Personal Tax Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative practice that is committed to delivering a high-quality, relationship-led service to its clients. The firm prides itself on combining technical expertise with a personable approach, supporting clients to achieve long-term success.

You will work closely with senior leadership and colleagues across the business, managing a varied portfolio while contributing to both compliance and advisory projects.

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring excellent client service
• Prepare and review personal, partnership, and trust tax returns, including more complex cases
• Provide guidance and review work completed by junior team members
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support implementation of tailored solutions
• Liaise directly with clients, building strong, long-term relationships
• Handle HMRC enquiries and compliance checks efficiently
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm on advisory and project work
• Contribute to maintaining high technical and compliance standards

• Proven experience within a personal tax or private client tax environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax compliance and planning
• Experience managing a client portfolio and reviewing junior team members’ work
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, organised, and commercially aware
• Confident using tax software and systems

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join a modern, growing accountancy practice
• Varied role across compliance and advisory work
• Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base