Tax Manager, Private Client - Big 4

Taxation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the UK is seeking a Private Client Tax Manager to deliver high-quality tax advisory services. In this role, you will manage relationships with privately owned businesses and private equity portfolio companies, advising on complex UK and international tax matters. You will lead client engagements, contribute to business development, and support junior team members. The firm offers a flexible working arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package that promotes career development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Access to global learning resources

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge of UK and overseas tax matters.
• Experience in advising privately owned businesses.
• Strong written communication skills for technical memos.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and tax advisory projects.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with tax legislation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Tax advisory

Coaching

Education

ACA and/or CTA qualification

Job description

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

What you need to do now

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.
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