We are working with a high quality, non-PE backed London accountancy firm that has built a particularly strong reputation in the Private Client Tax field. They are undertaking Partner succession planning and are keen to appoint a Director whom they can support with progression to Partnership in the short term. 

The team advises an impressive client list of HNW/UHNW entrepreneurs, business owners, international families, trusts and family offices. There is therefore scope to handle a broad range of interesting and challenging income and capital taxes planning work.

Very much a client-facing role, the incoming individual will nurture and develop professional relationships with the existing client base, build their own third-party referral network and (alongside several private client tax Partners) act as a high-profile ambassador for the Private Client team.

The successful candidate will be CTA qualified with a demonstrable track record of advising UK and international HNWIs on IHT and CGT planning, residence/domicile issues, property-related planning and trusts. They will also need to be an accomplished networker and business developer as this will form a key element of their role as they progress to partnership. 

This is a great opportunity to join a respected firm and to build one's career to Partnership within an independently recognised Private Client team. 

To find out more just email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting Ref 5210

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Our client is a respected accountancy firm with a strong reputation in the region. Their Private Client Tax team advises new-money entrepreneurs, HNW families, business owners and landed wealth on all areas of their UK personal taxation.

The team is growing and looking to bolster its offering with the appointment of a personal tax Assistant Manager. The role would suit a talented adviser who is looking to be part of a dynamic, high quality Private Client team. Genuine scope exists to progress to Manager and Senior Manager grades with the support of the team’s Directors and Partners. 

The firm has fully-adopted hybrid working and scope exists to work from home 2-3 days a week if one wishes.

The role will involve managing a portfolio of HNW clients, undertaking both complex compliance and ad hoc income and capital taxes planning.

As very much a client-facing role, the individual will require excellent relationship management skills. 

This is an opportunity to pursue one’s career with a high-end Private Client practice, whilst enjoying a flexible work/life balance.

*(the team would also consider someone joining at Manager grade).

To find out more and to request a full job description, please email me at michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting Ref 5243

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Our client is a respected accountancy firm with a strong reputation in the region. Their Private Client Tax team advises new-money entrepreneurs, HNW families, business owners and landed wealth on all areas of their UK personal taxation.

The team is growing and looking to bolster its offering with the appointment of a personal tax Manager. The role would suit a talented adviser who is looking to be part of a dynamic, high quality Private Client team. Genuine scope exists to progress to Senior Manager grade with the support of the team’s Directors and Partners. 

The firm has fully-adopted hybrid working and scope exists to work from home 2-3 days a week if one wishes.

The role will involve managing a portfolio of HNW clients, undertaking both complex compliance and ad hoc income and capital taxes planning.

As very much a client-facing role, the individual will require excellent relationship management skills. 

This is an opportunity to pursue one’s career with a high-end Private Client practice, whilst enjoying a flexible work/life balance.

*(the team would also consider someone joining at Assistant Manager grade).

To find out more and to request a full job description, please email me at michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting Ref 5244

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If you're a personal tax CTA looking to move into an advisory-focused role, our client offers the opportunity to handle high quality private client tax planning work from their offices in either Canterbury or Chatham. There's also scope to homework a couple of days a week.

You'll work closely with high profile partners and senior managers, providing ad hoc income and capital taxes planning advice to HNW families, entrepreneurs and business owners. This is an advisory-focused role (90%), requiring the CTA qualification and a strong technical understanding of CGT, IHT and income tax issues. Some previous personal tax planning experience would be helpful but is not essential. 

As this is very much a client-facing role, excellent communication and relationship management skills are essential.

Salary will be dependent on experience, but is likely to be in the region c.£45k-£55k + bens.

This is a super opportunity to leave most of the tax return work behind and to progress your personal tax career in the HNW planning field. To find out more and to request a full job description, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting reference 5189.

We are keen to speak to CTA qualified personal tax Managers and top-end Assistant Managers, who may be interested in a new, advisory-focused role in Cambridge.

As a key member of a high-profile Private Client Tax team, you’ll advise HNW entrepreneurs, business owners, families, trusts and landed wealth on all areas of their income and capital taxes planning.

You’ll work closely with respected Partners, developing your technical, managerial and business development experience in what is a friendly and supportive environment. 

The incoming individual will need to have a strong technical grasp of income tax, CGT and IHT planning for HNWIs (including the use of trusts), with experience of advising new-money entrepreneurial private clients. Experience of succession planning and / or international personal tax (FIG regime, residence etc) would be particularly valued.

The firm has adopted hybrid working and flexible hours, with homeworking possible 2-3 days a week. Salary will be dependent on experience, but is likely to be in the range £60k-£70k + bens.

This is a super opportunity for a personal tax Manager to develop their career in a respected and supportive firm, offering genuine scope for progression to Senior Manager and Director grades. Ref 5223

To find out more, simply email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk 

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Undertake a broad range of ad hoc capital taxes planning work and complex compliance, as a key member of a thriving Private Client Tax team in Birmingham.

Our client has built a strong reputation for advising entrepreneurial HNWIs, business owners, families and trusts. Their Private Client team offers exposure to an impressive client list and scope to work with some of the region's leading advisers.

You'll mentor junior advisers and work with Partners on advisory projects and business development initiatives. The aim being to provide you with the full skill set required to progress to senior management.

The CTA qualification is a pre-requisite, along with demonstrable experience of advising HNW individuals on UK income tax, CGT and IHT issues.

This is a friendly, sociable and supportive team offering genuine opportunities to progress to Senior Manager grade and beyond. The team operates hybrid working 2-3 days a week and their Manager band runs c.£55k-£65k + benefits.

To find out more about this opportunity and to request a full job description, just email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 5240

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Our client is independently recognised as a leading provider of private client tax and trusts advice to domestic and international UHNWIs. Their Trusts team is growing and are keen to appoint an additional Tax & Trusts adviser at Manager level.

The role will involve taking responsibility for a portfolio of onshore and offshore trusts, acting as the client's primary point of contact. You'll work closely with Directors and Partners on ad hoc trust advisory projects, as well as reviewing trust accounts and returns prepared by junior staff. You'll oversee day to day trust management, liaising with clients, trustees and third-party advisers.

The successful candidate is likely to be STEP qualified (potentially also CTA) and will certainly have demonstrable experience of advising on trust taxation, trust accountants, IHT and estate planning. They will be looking for a modern, supportive environment in which to develop their career towards Senior Manager and Director grades.

Salary will be dependent on grade and experience but within the band £65,000-£75,000 + bens.

The firm is embracing hybrid working and scope exists to work from home 2-3 days a week, if one wishes. Ref 705

To find out more and to request a full job description, simply email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk

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We are working with a respected London law firm, whose Trusts & Estates team is looking to make a strategic hire at Manager or Senior Manager level.

The incoming individual will oversee a high-end portfolio of trusts and estates, taking responsibility for their related accounts, returns and associated compliance. The majority of the trusts are UK domestic, but there is also scope to get involved with offshore trusts advice.

You will supervise a team of more junior trusts advisers and also have the opportunity to work with senior managers and partners on ad hoc trust planning projects.

The STEP and/or ATT/ACA qualifications would be ideal but are not essential. However, strong experience of advising on, preparing and reviewing trust and estates accounts and returns is important. The successful candidate will have an excellent grasp of the UK trust taxation.

Very much a client-facing and third-party facing role, it is important that the incoming individual is a confident communicator with excellent client relationship management skills.

Genuine scope exists for progression, in what is a supportive and sociable environment. The team is based in central London but operates hybrid working 2-3 days a week.

Salary will be dependent on experience but is likely to be £75k-£85k + bens and bonus.

To find out more about this opportunity please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting Ref 721

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Join a high-profile Private Client Tax team advising regional, London and international wealth. Work includes income and capital taxes planning for wealthy families, shareholder planning, exit strategies for business owners, property-related advice, residence/domicile issues, PE work and IHT succession planning.

The team is busy, growing and keen to appoint an additional CTA at Senior Manager level. You will take responsibility for a portfolio of HNW/UHNW international private clients, as their key trusted adviser. This will include overseeing their annual compliance (managing a team of junior tax advisers), but predominantly involve identifying and advising on ad hoc personal tax planning projects. You’ll have the opportunity to work with experienced partners and to build a name for yourself in the region.

The role would suit a London an experienced Manager or Senior Manager looking to pursue their Private Client Tax career outside the Capital. Alternatively, a CTA from a strong regional practice locally. Either way, support will be provided with progression towards AD and Director grades. Salary will be dependent on experience, but is likely to be in the region £75k-£90k + bens.

The firm encourages a healthy work/life balance culture, including hybrid working. So if you’re looking to take your career forward whilst also enjoying life in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding Kent countryside, drop me an email for further details – michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  Ref 5141

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Our client is one of London's premier (non-Big 4) Private Client Tax teams. They advise UHNWIs on all areas of their income and capital taxes planning, with particular expertise in advising international private clients.

The team is busy, growing and keen to recruit a CTA qualified Manager. You will provide ad hoc personal tax planning and asset structuring advice to multi jurisdictional families, entrepreneurs, business owners and family offices. Strong experience of advising on residence, domicile and remittance-related personal tax planning is therefore important.

You'll work with leading private client tax Directors and Partners, who will help you to develop your technical and non-technical skills - assisting with the progression towards Senior Manager and Director grades.

This is a sociable and supportive firm that has adopted hybrid and flexible working. So there is scope to work from home 2-3 days a week, if one wishes. Salary to £75,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus and benefits.

To find out more about this opportunity please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting reference 5254

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Are you looking to build your private client tax career with an award-winning, high-profile team?

We’re working closely with one of London’s most respected advisers to HNWIs. Their Personal Tax team provides advice to international entrepreneurs, UHNW families, family offices, sports & entertainment stars and dynamic business owners.

Demand for their expertise continues to grow and the team is keen to recruit an additional member at Personal Tax Assistant Manager grade. You will need to be CTA qualified with experience of advising international HNW private clients on a wide range of income and capital taxes issues. Experience of the FIG regime, residence, domicile, remittance and ATED is important.

You will take responsibility for an impressive portfolio of new-money clients, acting as a primary point of contact. You'll oversee their annual personal tax compliance, whilst also identifying and assisting with ad hoc tax planning projects. Strong relationship management and communication skills are therefore important.

The firm has been recognised for its collegiate, encouraging and supportive environment. The team offers hybrid working (typically 2-3 days a week in the office) and are keen to find someone with the ability to be supported with progression to Manager and on towards Senior Manager grade in due course. Starting salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications, but is likely to be £52k-£62k plus bonus and benefits.

If this sounds like an opportunity that may be of interest, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk for further details and a job description. Ref 5250

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Our client is a leading mid-sized London accountancy firm, independently recognised for its expertise in the Private Client Tax field. They are seeking a Partner with extensive personal tax advisory experience and a natural flair for building trusted client relationships to join an established and highly respected Private Client Tax team.

As a Partner, you will help shape the direction of the Private Client Tax offering, assist with developing the team and deliver high end personal tax advice.

The Role

Client Advisory

• Act as trusted lead adviser to a varied portfolio of HNW private clients
• Provide considered, commercially aware advice across a broad range of private client tax matters
• Oversee personal tax compliance with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail
• Manage risk in line with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards
• Take ownership of client relationships, including fee discussions, expectation management, and delivery of work
• Assemble and lead small, high-performing teams tailored to client needs

Business Development & Relationships

• Develop new client relationships through referrals, introductions, and long-term networks
• Nurture and expand an established client base through thoughtful cross-service collaboration
• Play an active role in promoting the firm’s private client expertise in a measured and authentic way
• Contribute to client events, publications, and other profile-raising initiatives

Practice & Team Development

• Contribute ideas regarding the ongoing development of the private client practice
• Support team resourcing, workflow, and quality standards
• Provide mentoring, technical guidance, and support to colleagues
• Encourage a culture of learning, collaboration, and professional growth
• Support recruitment and the long-term development of the team

Technical Contribution

• Maintain an up-to-date and practical knowledge of UK personal tax legislation and HMRC practice
• Advise on complex and nuanced tax matters with clarity and confidence
• Prepare technical content for internal and external audiences
• Represent the firm in relevant professional and industry discussions

Experience & Attributes

• Chartered Tax Adviser with significant private client tax experience
• Strong technical grounding across UK income tax, IHT and CGT issues including succession planning, the use of trusts and international (residence/domicile) advice.
• Experience delivering bespoke advice to high-net-worth individuals and families
• Comfortable contributing to articles, presentations, and client-facing materials
• A practical understanding of tax technology and its role in client delivery
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a calm and confident advisory style
• Collegiate, personable, and relationship-focused
• Organised, accountable, and able to manage priorities effectively
• Commercially minded, with a discreet and entrepreneurial approach

To find out more about this opportunity, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  in confidence, quoting Ref 5232.

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Our client is one of the region's premier  Private Client Tax teams. They advise HNWIs on all areas of their income and capital taxes planning, with particular expertise in advising international private clients.

The team is busy, growing and keen to recruit a CTA qualified Manager. You will provide ad hoc personal tax planning and asset structuring advice to multi jurisdictional families, entrepreneurs, business owners and family offices. Strong experience of advising on residence, domicile, FIG and remittance-related personal tax planning is therefore important.

You'll work with leading private client tax Directors and Partners, who will help you to develop your technical and non-technical skills - assisting with the progression towards Senior Manager and Director grades.

This is a sociable and supportive firm that has adopted hybrid and flexible working. So there is scope to work from home 2-3 days a week, if one wishes. 

To find out more about this opportunity please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting reference 5259

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An opportunity to play a strategic role in the Private Client Tax team of one of Bristol’s leading accountancy firms.

Working with high profile Partners and assisted by an experienced team, you’ll undertake ad hoc income and capital taxes planning for an impressive private client base of HNW entrepreneurs, business owners and their families. You’ll be their key point of contact and advise on a range of issues from succession-planning and extraction of wealth, to trusts, property and transaction-related work.

The role requires excellent client relationship management skills and a strong technical grasp of IHT and CGT planning. You’ll need to be a confident communicator and also enjoy working with colleagues on networking and business development initiatives.

The role would suit a Director seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to really make a difference. Alternatively, an Associate Director with strong relevant experience, looking to make the step up to Director grade. The CTA qualification is a pre-requisite.

In return you’ll join a premier Private Client firm, offering a supportive environment that values work/life balance. Scope exists to work from home 2-3 days a week and flexible hours can be accommodated. You’ll also have the opportunity to really stretch yourself in what is a genuine meritocracy.

Salary dependent on experience but likely to be in the region £90k-£100k + bens + bonus. Ref 5258

To find out more and to request a full job description, just email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk

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Our client is one of London’s most respected accountancy practices. Their award-winning Private Client team advises an impressive list of HNW families, entrepreneurs, business owners, family offices and trusts. Their expertise attracts high-quality work (and staff) and the team continues to grow.

They are now looking to appoint an additional CTA qualified Personal Tax Assistant Manager. The role will be a healthy mix of ad hoc personal tax planning, complex compliance and team management/review. It is a high profile position, working closely with leading private client partners and offering a genuine pathway to Manager and Senior Manager grades.

If you are CTA qualified and have experience of advising entrepreneurial private clients and/or multi-generational families on their income and capital taxation, our client offers a supportive environment in which to develop your career.

They have embraced hybrid working and provide the opportunity to perform a client-facing role where you can really make a difference.

Salary will be dependent on experience but is likely to be in the range £52k-£60k + bonus + benefits.

To find out more and to request a full job description, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting reference 5239

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