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Private Client Tax Manager
Ipswich

A respected accountancy practice with a collaborative culture is on the lookout for a Private Client Tax Manager to join its expanding Private Client Services team based in Ipswich. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned tax specialist to lead strategic projects, manage client relationships and support a high-performing team in delivering bespoke tax services.
You'll be instrumental in overseeing private client tax compliance and advisory matters, mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the growth and innovation of the tax function.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families and trusts, ensuring all compliance work is completed to an exceptional standard.
• Deliver strategic tax planning solutions tailored to client needs, drawing on deep technical expertise.
• Take ownership of complex advisory assignments and risk reviews, providing expert oversight and quality assurance.
• Build long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and key point of contact.
• Lead, develop and support a team of tax professionals, ensuring efficient workflow, training and performance development.
• Actively participate in internal collaboration with other service lines to deliver holistic client solutions.
• Contribute to the firm's commercial growth through business development, client proposals and attending external events.
• Stay on top of current tax legislation and policy developments, ensuring advice remains relevant and robust.

Personal Requirements

• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Considerable practice experience managing private client and personal tax matters.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience mentoring and growing teams.
• Strong commercial mindset and track record in identifying growth opportunities.
• Clear and confident communicator who can simplify complex tax issues for clients.
• Experience working directly with partners and supporting wider firm initiatives.
• Familiarity with tax software such as CCH would be advantageous.
• Flexible, responsive and able to manage competing deadlines under pressure.

Benefits

• Holiday 30 days plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension 5% employee, 6% employer
• Medicash plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• 10 days paid sickness
• Professional subscriptions
• Group Income Protection
• Annual salary review

If you're looking for a leadership role in private client tax within a progressive and values-led practice, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your experience and ideas to a firm that offers autonomy, support and real career potential.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.