π Private Client Tax Manager | Guildford, Surrey π
π»π‘ Hybrid / Flexible Working Available
β¨ Start 2026 with a role that offers prestige, progression, and genuine advisory work β¨
As we move into 2026, many experienced private client tax professionals are looking for more than just another portfolio β they want interesting clients, high-quality advisory work, and a firm that genuinely invests in its people.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading accountancy and advisory firm in Guildford, working with a prestigious private client base across the South East and beyond.
π The role:
As a Private Client Tax Manager, youβll act as a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, trustees, and family offices. This is a relationship-led, advisory-focused role with real autonomy and influence.
Youβll manage a varied portfolio while playing a key role in mentoring junior staff and contributing to the wider growth of the private client team.
π What youβll be doing:
- Delivering high-quality tax planning and advisory work across income tax, CGT, IHT, trusts, and estate planning
- Acting as the primary point of contact for your clients, building long-term, trusted relationships
- Reviewing self-assessment and trust tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy and quality
- Staying ahead of UK tax legislation and ensuring best-practice risk management
- Mentoring and developing junior team members in a supportive environment
- Assisting with business development, proposals, and identifying advisory opportunities within your client base
π― Who this suits:
- CTA and/or ACA / STEP qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong experience in private client tax within UK practice
- Solid technical knowledge of personal tax, trusts, IHT, CGT, and ideally residency and domicile
- Confident managing a portfolio and leading client relationships independently
- A collaborative professional who enjoys both technical work and people leadership
π Why this role stands out:
- π»π‘ Hybrid & flexible working to suit your lifestyle
- π Clear progression toward Senior Manager and beyond
- π Prestigious and complex client base β no βvanillaβ work
- π Ongoing learning, development, and technical exposure
- β€οΈ Strong focus on wellbeing, balance, and long-term career satisfaction
- π° Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package
β¨ Make 2026 the year your private client career really levels up.
πInterested or open to a confidential conversation?Β Letβs talk.
For further information, please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood:
π© π§ david@clark-wood.co.uk
βοΈ 01173 291058 | π± 07538 908463
If this role isnβt quite right, still get in touch β weβre recruiting across the tax market and would be happy to discuss alternative opportunities.
π Referral bonus: Refer a friend or colleague and receive a minimum of Β£500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role.
β¨ Make your next move a rewarding one β thereβs no better time than now.
This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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