Personal Tax Senior Manager

Personal Tax Senior Manager – Northampton

Top 50 Accountancy Firm

Recruiter: Clark Wood

Clark Wood is delighted to be working with a leading national accountancy firm with a significant presence in Northampton, who are currently seeking an experienced and commercially focused Personal Tax Senior Manager to join their established Private Client team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior tax professional to join a high-performing firm that offers complex and high-value work, a strong emphasis on advisory services, and a genuine path to Director level and beyond.

Role Overview:

As a Personal Tax Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing a significant portfolio of HNWIs, non-domiciled individuals, entrepreneurs, trusts, and estates, delivering both complex compliance and advisory services. You will play a key role in leading client relationships, mentoring team members, and supporting the strategic growth of the private client tax offering.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing a portfolio of high-value and technically complex personal tax clients

Providing expert advisory services on a range of issues including capital gains tax, inheritance tax, trusts, residence and domicile

Reviewing and overseeing the completion of self-assessment tax returns and computations

Leading client meetings, developing strong working relationships and identifying new advisory opportunities

Supporting Directors and Partners on strategic planning and business development initiatives

Managing, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior staff and tax managers

Ensuring technical excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the team

Candidate Requirements:

CTA and/or ACA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience in personal tax

Proven track record of managing a complex portfolio within a large or mid-tier firm

Extensive knowledge of UK personal tax legislation, including HNW and international tax issues

Strong client management and communication skills

Leadership qualities and experience managing and developing junior team members

A commercial mindset, with a willingness to contribute to business development and internal growth

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Bonus scheme and excellent benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Exposure to a high-quality client base and complex advisory work

Strong focus on training and development within a supportive leadership team

Apply Now:

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and to find out more about the firm, contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood