Personal Tax Manager - Watford - Hybrid - Autumn 2026 Start

Personal Tax Manager - Watford - Hybrid - Autumn 2026 Start

Watford Full-Time 54000 - 66000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Clark Wood

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage personal tax clients and deliver tailored tax planning solutions.
  • Company: Respected independent accountancy practice with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, annual bonus, and private medical insurance.
  • Other info: Enjoy excellent career progression and a great work-life balance.
  • Why this job: Join a supportive team and work with high-net-worth clients on diverse projects.
  • Qualifications: CTA qualified with 2+ years in private client tax and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.

  • Personal Tax Manager - Watford - Hybrid - Autumn 2026 Start
  • Personal Tax Manager
  • Watford | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded and long-established independent accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Personal Tax Manager to join its growing Private Client team in Watford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional looking to work with a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts and owner-managed businesses, whilst gaining exposure to a broad range of advisory work within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Managing a portfolio of personal, partnership and trust tax clients.
  • Reviewing tax returns and technical work prepared by junior team members.
  • Identifying and delivering tax planning opportunities for clients.
  • Supporting clients through HMRC enquiries and compliance checks.
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Collaborating with Partners and colleagues on a wide range of advisory projects.
  • Coaching and supporting junior members of the tax team.

About You

  • CTA qualification (or equivalent).
  • At least 2 years' post-qualified experience within private client tax.
  • Strong personal tax compliance experience with exposure to advisory work.
  • Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Up-to-date technical tax knowledge.
  • Experience using tax software such as Digita would be advantageous.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience.
  • Hybrid working with flexible hours.
  • Annual Christmas bonus equivalent to one week's salary.
  • Employer pension contributions.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Death in Service (4x salary).
  • Group Income Protection Scheme.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected independent practice offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and an excellent work-life balance within a friendly and professional team.

Culture & Values

My client is committed to building an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking workplace where people are valued for who they are and supported to achieve their full potential.

Diversity, innovation, and continuous development sit at the heart of the firm’s culture.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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Personal Tax Manager - Watford - Hybrid - Autumn 2026 Start employer: Clark Wood

Clark Wood is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in Cannock, the firm provides a competitive salary and the chance to work with a diverse client base, ensuring that every day brings new challenges and opportunities for professional advancement.

Clark Wood

Contact Details:

Clark Wood Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Personal Tax Manager - Watford - Hybrid - Autumn 2026 Start

Personal Tax Compliance
Tax Planning
Client Relationship Management
Advisory Work
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Technical Tax Knowledge