Senior Tax Manager in South West London

Job Title: Private Client Tax Senior Manager

Location: Central London (Hybrid working: minimum 3 days in-office)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Highly Competitive (London-weighted) + Benefits
Industry: Accounting & Taxation
Sector: Private Client Tax

Job Description

We are seeking a technically strong and client-focused Private Client Tax Senior Manager to join a high-performing private client team within a well-regarded London-based accountancy firm. This is a key role that blends complex compliance responsibilities with bespoke advisory work, managing a sophisticated client base comprising high-net-worth individuals, landlords, partnerships, and international clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management:
  Manage a varied portfolio of high-net-worth and complex private clients, reporting directly to a Tax or Client Partner. Act as the main point of contact, cultivating strong relationships through regular communication and client meetings.
• Compliance & Advisory Delivery:
  Lead on the preparation and review of self-assessment tax returns. Provide technical input into compliance areas involving residence, domicile, and foreign income gains. Conduct in-depth research into complex areas of legislation and deliver tax advice for partner review.
• Client Type Coverage:
  Deliver compliance and ad hoc advisory services to a range of clients including:

• High-net-worth individuals
• Private landlords
• Non-residents
• Partnerships
• Entrepreneurs
• Families and trusts

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience managing a portfolio of private clients within a UK accountancy or tax practice
• Expertise in personal tax compliance and planning, especially for HNWIs and non-residents
• Strong understanding of UK residence rules, domicile issues, and foreign income & gains (FIG)
• Demonstrated experience with client billing, budgeting, and advisory project delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of managing client relationships across multiple partners simultaneously
• Confident, detail-oriented, and highly organised

Qualifications:

• CTA qualification (or equivalent) preferred
• Other relevant tax or accountancy qualifications will be considered

Working Culture & Benefits:

• Competitive salary reviewed regularly
• Hybrid working model: minimum 3 days in-office
• Regular CPD training and support for ongoing professional development
• Inclusive, social culture with an emphasis on work/life balance
• Opportunity to work with an international client base and network of tax professionals