Private Client Tax Manager

At Simmons Gainsford, we are a forward-thinking accountancy firm, renowned for delivering high-quality tax and consulting services in addition to audits to privately owned businesses. We pride ourselves on a client-centric approach, providing tailored solutions that help clients navigate financial management and compliance challenges while building long-term, trust-based relationships.

Due to continued growth and acquisitions, we are seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Manager to join our team, with a specific focus on Owner-Managed Businesses (OMBs). The successful candidate will combine strong technical tax knowledge with strategic commercial insight to advise clients on tax planning, risk management, and wealth structuring. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex client portfolios, lead projects, and contribute to the growth and development of our Private Client practice.

• Client & Portfolio Management: Act as the principal contact for a portfolio of OMB clients, overseeing all aspects of their personal tax compliance. Build and maintain strong relationships as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance on tax planning and wealth structuring. Coordinate closely with other teams internally (both tax and audit), as well as other external advisers where required so as to ensure a holistic approach to client needs. Identify opportunities for business development and contribute to expanding the Private Client practice.
• Tax Technical Expertise: Advise on a range of mixed tax matters relevant to entrepreneurial family OMBs, including having detailed experience of the interaction between shareholder and business tax issues. Leading or supporting advisory and compliance work across both personal and corporation tax in respect of family-owned businesses. Developing tax‑efficient extraction strategies. An understanding of the main tax‑advantaged share schemes and being able to advise on employee incentivisation would be helpful. An understanding of the Enterprise Investment Scheme so as to be able to advise and assist with advance assurance matters. Good awareness of succession planning and family business governance. Wealth preservation and growth strategies in coordination with financial advisers. Provide timely, accurate, and practical advice that balances tax risk management with commercial outcomes.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and develop team members, supporting their training, professional growth, and performance management. Review and provide feedback on teamwork, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Support the Senior Management Team in monitoring productivity, billing targets, and team performance.
• Project & Risk Management: Lead the delivery of personal tax compliance and advisory projects, ensuring timely and accurate outcomes. Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks for clients, ensuring work meets professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.

• ACA/CTA qualified with extensive mixed tax experience, focused on issues facing HNWIs and OMBs.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK personal tax rules, including some awareness of trusts, estates, and succession planning issues.
• Proven track record of managing client portfolios and delivering high-quality advisory services.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify planning opportunities and provide strategic guidance.
• Experienced in mentoring and developing teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

Why Join Us? At Simmons Gainsford, you’ll work with a diverse portfolio of Owner-Managed Business clients and high-net-worth individuals, tackling complex personal and international tax challenges. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful client relationships, shape strategic tax advice, and make a tangible impact on our growing Private Client practice. You’ll join a collaborative, high‑performing team that values professional development, mentorship, and innovation, with clear opportunities to advance your career while delivering exceptional client service.