Company: CLARK WOOD - ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE & TAX RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: Salary negotiable
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Private Client Tax Manager | Guildford, Surrey �???�?
Hybrid / Flexible Working Available?
Start 2026 with a role that offers prestige, progression, and genuine advisory work ?As we move into
2026, many experienced private client tax professionals are looking for more than just another portfolio — they want
interesting clients, high-quality advisory work, and a firm that genuinely invests in its people.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a
leading accountancy and advisory firm in
Guildford, working with a
prestigious private client base across the South East and beyond.�?
The role:As a
Private Client Tax Manager, you’ll act as a
trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, trustees, and family offices. This is a
relationship-led, advisory-focused role with real autonomy and influence.You’ll manage a varied portfolio while playing a key role in
mentoring junior staff and contributing to the wider growth of the private client team.�?
What you’ll be doing: - Delivering high-quality tax planning and advisory work across income tax, CGT, IHT, trusts, and estate planning
- Acting as the primary point of contact for your clients, building long-term, trusted relationships
- Reviewing self-assessment and trust tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy and quality
- Staying ahead of UK tax legislation and ensuring best-practice risk management
- Mentoring and developing junior team members in a supportive environment
- Assisting with business development, proposals, and identifying advisory opportunities within your client base
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Who this suits: - CTA and/or ACA / STEP qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong experience in private client tax within UK practice
- Solid technical knowledge of personal tax, trusts, IHT, CGT, and ideally residency and domicile
- Confident managing a portfolio and leading client relationships independently
- A collaborative professional who enjoys both technical work and people leadership
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Why this role stands out: - ??�? Hybrid & flexible working to suit your lifestyle
- ?? Clear progression toward Senior Manager and beyond
- ?? Prestigious and complex client base — no “vanilla” work
- ?? Ongoing learning, development, and technical exposure
- ?? Strong focus on wellbeing, balance, and long-term career satisfaction
- ?? Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package
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Make 2026 the year your private client career really levels up.??Interested or open to a confidential conversation? Let’s talk.For further information, please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood:?? ?? ?? | ?? If this role isn’t quite right, still get in touch — we’re recruiting across the tax market and would be happy to discuss alternative opportunities.�? Referral bonus: Refer a friend or colleague and receive a minimum of £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role.? Make your next move a rewarding one — there’s no better time than now.This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.#CWDE