Private Client Tax Assistant Manager / Manager
Location: Middlesbrough
Type: Full-Time / Permanent
We are looking for a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager / Manager to join our team in Darlington. This is an exciting opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurial clients, delivering expert tax compliance and advisory services. You’ll work with modern technology to enhance efficiency and provide outstanding client service.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and review income tax, partnership tax returns, and P11Ds using systems such as CCH, Iris, and Taxshield
Support and mentor junior team members, aiding their professional development
Research complex tax planning issues and assist in preparing advisory reports
Advise on complex personal tax matters including remuneration planning, capital gains, inheritance tax, and trusts
Act as a point of contact for client queries and attend client meetings, events, or sites as required
Contribute ideas to improve departmental processes and systems
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through relevant CPD
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
ACA or CTA qualified
Experience in personal tax within a practice environment
Competent in tax preparation software
Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident in client-facing interactions
Excellent IT skills, including Excel
Attention to detail, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Desirable:
Proven experience delivering exceptional client service
Experience in team development and management
Knowledge of personal tax planning, residency, inheritance tax, and trust advisory
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to progress their career while working with a varied and dynamic client base in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.