Senior Private Client Tax Manager

Our client is a respected and growing accountancy and tax advisory practice with a strong reputation across private client, agricultural and landed estate work. Known for their supportive culture and high‑quality technical work, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Private Client Tax Manager to join their Winchester team.

This opportunity will appeal to an experienced tax professional who enjoys owning a portfolio, advising clients, and working closely with Partners-without compromising on flexibility or team culture.

The Role

Manage a diverse portfolio of private client tax cases with minimal supervision
Support Partners on advisory projects and complex tax matters
Prepare and review personal, partnership and company tax returns
Liaise with HMRC and handle enquiries
Build strong, long‑term client relationships
Manage WIP and billing for your portfolio
Play a part in business development, networking and new‑client onboarding
Collaborate with other teams to identify cross‑selling opportunities

About You

ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified
Minimum 3 years' post‑qualified UK practice tax experience
Strong background in private client tax (trusts and rural/agricultural exposure beneficial)
Confident, organised and commercially minded
Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and client relationships

What's on Offer

Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home)
Flexible hours around core 10am-4pm
Clear career progression and leadership development
Varied and interesting client base
Competitive salary and enhanced benefits package, including wellbeing support, generous holiday options and lifestyle schemes
Friendly, inclusive and people‑focused culture

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Please note:

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.

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