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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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

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Do you have experience of advising HNW entrepreneurial private clients and their families? Are you looking to progress your personal tax career with a high-profile team, offering supported progression, high-end tax work and flexible hybrid working?

We’re working with a prominent accountancy firm that is looking to recruit a Personal Tax Associate Director into its growing Birmingham team. You’ll take responsibility for a portfolio of wealthy entrepreneurial private clients, advising on related income and capital taxation, trusts, domicile and shareholder planning issues. This is very much a client-facing role, requiring excellent communication skills as well as strong tax technical knowledge

You’ll need to be CTA qualified with demonstrable experience in advising HNW entrepreneurs, business owners, wealthy families and ideally non doms. Experience of supervising junior tax advisers is important, along with tax advisory experience (the role involves both ad hoc planning projects and complex compliance). You’ll be keen to develop your skills and knowledge by working with leading directors and partners in a supportive and encouraging environment. There is a genuine route towards Director grade.

To find out more about this opportunity please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 5073

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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

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We're working closely with a thriving, growing Private Client Tax team in Salisbury that is keen to speak with personal tax professionals at all levels from Assistant Manager to Director grade.

They advise an impressive client list of HNW new-money entrepreneurs, business owners, landed wealth and multi-generational families. Scope exists to get involved with a broad range of CGT, IHT and trusts work as a key client adviser.

This is a sociable and collegiate team, offering hybrid working and supported pathways for progression.

If you're looking to take the next step in your Private Client Tax career, with a firm that offers high quality work and an opportunity to really make a difference, just email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk for further details.

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

The Manager 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 Manager is a confident communicator with excellent client relationship management skills.

Genuine scope exists to progress to Senior Manager grade 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 £70k-£75k + bens and bonus.

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

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An opportunity to join a thriving, growing Trusts & Estates team that forms a key part of a respected London Private Client Tax practice.

You’ll joined a team of experienced trusts advisers and work closely with a specialist Trusts Partner, on a range of trust and estates compliance and planning projects. You’ll perform a client and third-party facing role, as a key trusted adviser, as well as helping with developing the junior advisers in the team.

You’ll need extensive trusts and tax experience, including the preparation and review of trust and estate returns and accounts. You'll also work alongside experienced Partners, assisting with ad hoc trust planning and structuring projects. Strong technical knowledge of trusts taxation is also important.

The STEP and or ATT/CTA/ACA qualifications would be valued, but our client is happy to look at talented advisers who are qualified by experience.

Scope exists to progress to Director grade in one of London’s prominent Trusts & Estates teams.

Based in the City, the role offers hybrid working 2-3 days a week. Salary dependent on experience but up to £100k + benefits.

To find out more, please email - michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 720

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A rare opportunity for a senior Trusts and Tax professional to join the multi award-winning Private Client team of a high-profile accountancy firm.

This is a strategic appointment working closely with some of London's most respected Private Client Tax Partners.

The role is advisory focused and will involve a number of key elements:

• Provision of ad hoc trust planning advice (both on and offshore trusts), requiring strong trust taxation, structuring and accounting knowledge.
• Advising on succession-planning for UHNW multi-generational families.
• Acting as a key technical resource for IHT planning matters.
• Performing very much a client-facing relationship management role.
• Acting as the principal point of contact for trustees and third party advisors.
• Overseeing a team of experienced and qualified trusts professional, their workload, profitability, development and training.
• Assisting partners with private client networking and business development initiatives.

The role would suit a CTA and/or STEP qualified Trusts & Tax Senior Manager seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to progress their career towards Director, within a firm where Private Client Services maintain an extremely high profile. 

Salary dependent on experience but likely to be in the region £90k-£110k p.a.

To find out more about this opportunity please email  michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  Ref 716

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An opportunity to join a respected firm that offers high quality, new-money entrepreneurial Private Client Tax work without the commute into London.

You’ll join an established and high-profile 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 role is based in Guildford but offers hybrid working 2-3 days a week.

The team is busy, growing and keen to appoint an additional CTA at Associate Director level. You will take responsibility for a portfolio of HNW/UHNW international private clients, as their key trusted adviser. This will predominantly involve identifying and advising on ad hoc personal tax planning projects including CGT, IHT, residence and the use of trusts. You will also oversee your clients' annual compliance (managing a team of junior tax advisers handling tax returns etc day to day). You’ll have the opportunity to work with experienced private client tax partners and to build a name for yourself in the region.

The role would suit a London an experienced Senior Manager or Associate Director looking to pursue their Private Client Tax career outside the Capital. Alternatively, a CTA from a strong regional practice. Either way, support will be provided with progression towards Director grade. Salary will be dependent on experience, but is likely to be in the region £85k-£95k + 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 Guildford and the surrounding area, drop me an email for further details – michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  Ref 5229

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Oversee a portfolio of HNW trusts and estates, as the clients' primary point of contact. Working with junior advisers, you'll review trust accounts and returns, oversee annual compliance and manage all key client relationships.

We are working with a high profile, mid-sized accountancy firm, whose Private Client offering has been independently recognised for the quality of its expertise and clients. Their Trusts team is thriving, growing and keen to appoint an additional Trust Manager.

You'll work closely with partners on annual compliance, client relationship management and advising on ad hoc trust planning projects.

As a primary client (and third-party) relationship manager, you'll need excellent communication skills, as well as strong technical knowledge of trusts, estates and associated taxation. The CTA and/or STEP qualification would be helpful.

This is a growing team, offering genuine scope for progression to Senior Manager grade. Salary will be dependent on experience but is likely to be in the region c.£62k-£72k + bens.

To find out more please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 710

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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 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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This prominent Private Client team acts for an impressive client base of HNW old and new money clients including landed estates, rural business owners, wealthy families and trusts.

They continue to attract work of the highest quality and are keen to bolster their team with the appointment of a CTA personal tax Senior Manager.

You will perform a client relationship management role, as their key trusted adviser. You’ll advise on a broad range of personal tax related issues including succession planning, CGT, IHT and the use of trust structures.

The role involves a healthy mix of ad hoc capital taxes planning work (assisted by high profile Partners where required), as well as overseeing an interesting compliance portfolio.

You will have the opportunity to build a name for yourself in the region, developing relationships with clients and third-party advisers, backed by an award-winning team.

Support will be provided with developing your skills and experience towards AD and Director grades, so prospects for progression are excellent.

To find out more, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 5174

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Do you have experience of working on HMRC enquiries / investigations?

Our client is one of London’s prominent accountancy firms. Their Tax Dispute Resolution team handles high-end tax investigations work and offers an exciting career path towards Manager and Senior Manager grades.

They are looking for a Tax Assistant Manager to work closely with the Directors and Partners on a broad range of tax investigation enquiry work. Liaising directly with clients, you will assist with the day to day running of investigations, as well as preparing investigation reports and submissions to HMRC. Ultimately ensuring satisfactory outcomes are reached for all parties.

Strong communication skills, combined with personal tax technical knowledge, are therefore essential.

The successful candidate is likely to be CTA qualified (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate experience of working on tax investigations, as well as a willingness and ability to develop their skills in that area. COP8/9 experience will be particularly valued.

You could be a private client tax professional with experience of tax investigations and looking to specialise in that field. Alternatively, you could already be working in a Tax Dispute Resolution team and be looking for the next step in your career. 

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications but likely to be in the region £50,000 - £60,000 + bens.

To find out more about this opportunity and to request a full job description, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 5225

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A super opportunity to join a respected Private Client team.

Our client advises a prominent client base of UK and international UHNWIs, families (old and new money) and family offices. Their Trusts team is growing and keen to appoint a Trusts & Tax Assistant Manager to oversee the tax and accounts compliance on a varied portfolio of trust structures. You'll also advise HNWIs more broadly on IHT and estate planning. In addition, scope exists to work with high-profile Partners on associated trust structuring advice.

The incoming individual will have demonstrable experience of preparing trust accounts and trust tax returns. They will be an accomplished client relationship manager with strong communication skills and are likely to hold an accounting or tax qualification. They should also be interested in pursuing the STEP qualification with our client’s support.

Genuine opportunities exist to progress swiftly towards Manager grade, in what is a growing and dynamic Trusts team. Salary dependent on experience but likely to be in the region £52k - £62k + bens. Ref 697

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