Personal Tax Manager | Top 30 Firm | Derby
Are you an experienced Personal Tax Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership of your client portfolio, lead a growing team and get more involved in advisory work? This is an excellent opportunity to join a Top 30 Firm in Derby, offering flexible and hybrid working, exposure to high-net-worth individuals and business owners, and the chance to work closely with Directors on complex tax matters and business development opportunities.
About the Firm
This Top 30 Firm has a team of over 500 professionals, providing a comprehensive range of tax, audit, accountancy and business advisory services. With an established presence across the Midlands, the firm combines the technical resources of a larger practice with a personal, relationship-led approach to client service.
The firm's growing Private Client Tax Team advises individuals, families and business owners on their personal tax affairs, providing both compliance and specialist advisory services. With continued investment in its people and services, the firm offers an opportunity for an experienced Tax Manager to influence team development, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the growth of the department.
Responsibilities
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Manage a portfolio of private clients, overseeing personal tax compliance and identifying opportunities to provide proactive tax advice.
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Deliver specialist private client tax advisory services, providing commercially focused solutions tailored to clients' circumstances.
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Lead, coach and develop junior team members, including setting objectives and conducting performance reviews.
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Oversee the quality, budgets and timely delivery of client assignments, ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation.
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Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and identifying additional service opportunities.
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Work closely with Directors and other service lines on complex client matters and joined-up advisory projects.
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Contribute to business development activities, including identifying new clients, preparing proposals and participating in pitches.
As a Personal Tax Manager you will:
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Have strong UK personal tax experience gained within accountancy practice, including private client advisory work.
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Be CTA, ATT, ACA, ACCA, AAT or equivalently qualified, or qualified by experience.
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Have experience managing a portfolio of private clients and delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services.
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Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of UK personal taxation, with the ability to identify and advise on tax planning opportunities.
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Have proven experience supervising, coaching and developing junior team members.
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Be commercially aware, confident managing client relationships and comfortable contributing to business development activities.
What You’ll Receive
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27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.
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Employer pension contributions starting at 3%, with up to 7% matched contributions for eligible employees.
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Enhanced family leave, including 18 weeks' full maternity/adoption pay and 2 weeks' full paternity pay for eligible employees.
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Life assurance cover of 4 times annual salary, subject to scheme conditions.
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Enhanced sick pay of 4 weeks' full pay followed by 4 weeks' half pay, subject to eligibility.
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50% discount on wills and powers of attorney for employees and their partners.
At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions.
Reference: AR/20231
Reference
20231
Sector
Personal Tax, Taxation
Salary
£50,000 to £68,000 Per Annum
Town/City
Derby
Contract
Permanent
Closing Date
25/11/2026
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