Private Client Tax Senior Manager – London

This is an opportunity to join a well-established London advisory firm with a strong heritage in private client and owner-managed business work, but importantly, they’ve grown significantly in recent years with a sizeable private client tax team. That growth has come with investment in their advisory capability and a broader client base, so it’s very much a firm that’s evolving rather than standing still.

From a market perspective, they sit in an interesting space — larger and more sophisticated than smaller independent firms, but without the structure and internal layers you tend to see in the larger Top 6 firms. That tends to translate into better access to partners, more visibility on clients, and a less process-driven way of working.

The Private Client team reflects that.

The work is built around long-term relationships with HNWIs, entrepreneurs and families, with a good mix of trusts, estate planning and broader personal tax advisory. It’s not a volume-driven compliance environment — managers tend to be involved in client discussions and advisory work, rather than sitting behind layers.

The team itself is collaborative and partner-led, with a strong reputation internally. One of the consistent bits of feedback is how accessible the partners are, and how early individuals are given visibility and responsibility.

You’re not boxed into a rigid role either — there’s flexibility to play to your strengths, whether that’s leaning more into advisory work or maintaining a broader mix.

The Role

At the Senior Private Client Tax Manager level, the focus is not just about technical delivery.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and developing a team
• Overseeing the delivery of client work across a portfolio
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Supporting and mentoring more junior staff
• Working closely with partners on client relationships and planning

There is still involvement in advisory work, but the role is broader — it’s about stepping into a leadership position within the team.

The Environment

Collaborative and supportive culture

Partner-led with good access to decision-makers

Sensible approach to workload and work-life balance

Less focus on internal pressure, more on client outcomes

Who It Suits

This tends to appeal to Private Client Tax Senior Managers who:

• Enjoy managing and developing people
• Want to step into a more visible role within a team
• Are looking for high-quality work without a high-pressure environment