Head of Personal Tax Compliance

Your new company

Join a forward-thinking leading regional firm of Chartered Accountants, renowned for delivering exceptional client service and innovative solutions. You'll work with a portfolio of high-value clients in a culture which is professional, collaborative and built on trust.Your new role

You'll take ownership of the private client tax offering, managing both recurring compliance and one-off advisory projects. This is a hands-on role with real influence and long-term progression.Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and reviewing complex personal tax, CGT, IHT tax returns
• Helping transition from a server-based to a cloud-based system and explore improving efficiencies and effectiveness using AI within the own files
• Advising on consultancy projects such as shareholder exits, demergers, family investment companies and share schemes
• Management of clients and systems
• Helping shape and grow the private client function, including recruitment

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong experience in UK private client/personal tax at Senior Manager level
• Confidence with complex tax issues
• A client-focused, commercially aware approach
• Experience using tax software (currently IRIS)
• Experience in managing a team of personal tax compliance professionals.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions and team collaboration.
• Ability to research and resolve technical tax queries.

What you'll get in return

• Real influence over the private client service line
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive environment.

What you need to do nowIf you're looking for a senior private client role with progression, autonomy, and high-quality work, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to start the conversation.

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