Personal Tax Manager | Independent Firm of Accountants | Cambridge
Are you an ambitious personal tax professional looking to step into a strategic management role within a prestigious, client-focused practice? Do you thrive on managing complex private client portfolios, providing high net worth individuals with bespoke tax advice, and mentoring junior team members? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier independent firm of accountants that combines deep private client expertise with a supportive and collaborative culture. If you are a proactive advisor ready to take ownership of client relationships and drive success in private client tax, this is the career move you have been waiting for.
About the Firm
This Independent Firm of Accountants operates with an established team of partners and professionals, recognised for delivering exceptional personal tax, accounting, and advisory services to high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and landed estates. With a collaborative and supportive culture, professionals are given the autonomy to lead client relationships and the resources to excel while working on complex advisory projects and advanced tax planning.
As a Personal Tax Manager you will:
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Manage a specialised client portfolio of high net worth individuals, ensuring strict compliance, timely correspondence, and the proactive identification of tax planning opportunities.
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Provide expert personal tax advice on complex technical issues and advanced planning, acting as a key technical reference point for private client tax matters.
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Support Partners and Directors in business development initiatives, marketing campaigns, and the production of commercial proposals for new client work.
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Review tax returns and advisory work drafted by other team members, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to quality assurance standards.
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Manage WIP, chargeable hours, and billing targets effectively to ensure minimal write-offs and meet departmental KPIs.
As the successful candidate you will:
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Hold the CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualification as essential, with STEP, ACA, or ACCA qualifications considered a strong bonus.
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Bring proven technical expertise in personal tax advisory and compliance gained within professional services practice.
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Demonstrate a strong track record of mentoring and developing junior colleagues, sharing knowledge in a supportive and collaborative manner.
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Exhibit excellent communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality written and verbal advice to complex private clients.
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Display strong commercial awareness and a commitment to continuous professional development to keep pace with evolving tax legislation.
What You’ll Receive
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Contributory pension scheme
- Eligible to participate for the firm’s bonus scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 4x salary death in service benefit
- Annual Leave entitlement:
- 27 days per year plus bank holidays.
- Holiday purchase scheme: You can purchase or sell up to five days holiday each year
- Birthday bonus: Gift you one day paid leave to be taken on or near to your birthday as possible.
- Electric vehicle, cycle-to-work and technology salary sacrifice schemes
- Perks, including monthly shopping and entertainment vouchers
- Two paid volunteer days each year
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Reference
19580
Sector
Personal Tax, Taxation
Salary
£60,000 to £70,000 Per Annum
Town/City
Cambridge
Contract
Permanent
Closing Date
25/11/2026
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