At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tax advisory projects and manage client relationships for private businesses.
- Company: Join a top Big 4 firm with a global reach and local expertise.
- Benefits: Flexible working, private medical cover, and volunteering days to support your passions.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by advising clients on complex tax matters in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: ACA/CTA qualified with strong UK tax knowledge and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Your new company
Join one of the world’s leading professional services firms, delivering assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the globe. As part of a global network and one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the UK, they combine deep local expertise with international reach, helping organisations navigate complexity and unlock opportunities. The Private Tax team specialises in advising privately owned businesses, wealthy individuals, families, and private equity-backed portfolio companies. You will be working collaboratively across the firm to deliver holistic, innovative solutions that help clients achieve their ambitions.
Your new role
As a Private Client Tax Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality tax advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You’ll manage relationships with privately or family-owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies, and business owners, advising on a broad range of complex UK and international tax matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading client engagements and managing tax advisory projects
- Developing long-term relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Collaborating across service lines to deliver integrated solutions
- Staying up to date with UK and overseas tax legislation and technical developments
- Supporting and coaching junior team members
- Contributing to business development and thought leadership through networking and technical writing
You’ll work closely with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners, and be part of a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
- ACA and/or CTA qualification (or international equivalent)
- Relevant and up-to-date UK (and some overseas) tax knowledge
- Experience advising privately owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies, and business owners
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple client engagements
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A coaching mindset and commitment to developing others
- Strong written communication skills, including technical memos and reports
- Initiative, drive, and the ability to build trusted client relationships
What you'll get in return
Join a firm which offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and wellbeing:
- Empowered flexibility: A working week split between office, home, and client site
- Private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
- Six volunteering days per year to support causes that matter to you
- Access to award-winning development programmes and global learning resources
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values your unique perspective
If you're interested in this Private Client Tax Manager role in a Big 4 firm, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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