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Take your career to the next level with one of Bristol’s leading Private Client teams.

Handle high quality private client tax work for new-money entrepreneurs, wealthy families, non doms and landed wealth.

Our client maintains a high profile in the Private Client field and acts for an enviable client list of HNW and UHNW individuals. They are growing their team in Bristol and are keen to appoint an additional personal tax adviser at Tax Senior grade.

With the support of experienced Directors and Partners, the incoming individual will take responsibility for a portfolio of private clients, managing key relationships and handling their annual personal tax compliance. Scope also exists to assist with ad hoc capital taxes planning.

Very much a client-facing role, the individual will require excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

The CTA qualification is a pre-requisite, along with demonstrable experience of advising HNWIs on income tax, CGT and IHT. Some knowledge of trusts would be helpful and experience of advising UK resident non domiciles on residence, remittance and the SRT, would be useful.

In return, our client has built a strong track-record of supporting and developing its staff. They offer early responsibility, an agile working culture and the opportunity to progress on to Manager and Senior Manager grades.

Based in Bristol, the firm offers hybrid working 2-3 days a week if one wishes.

Salary dependent on experience but likely to be in the region £35,000 - £45,000 Ref 5096s

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

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We are working closely with a high-quality independent accountancy firm in the West End. Private Client Services are at the core of their business and they advise an impressive client base of UK and international HNWIs. 

Their Private Client team is busy, growing and keen to appoint an additional Trusts & Estates tax adviser at Senior Manager level (c.£80k-£90k dependent on experience).

The incoming individual will work closely with highly experienced directors and partners, providing estate planning, IHT and trust structuring advice.

They will also oversee a portfolio of UK trusts and estates, reviewing/preparing complex trust accounts and trust tax returns, undertaking ad hoc trust planning projects and managing third-party relationships. 

It is a super opportunity to join a high end Private Client-focused firm that genuinely values work/life balance. They are a friendly and supportive team, that has embraced hybrid working, so there is scope to work from home 2-3 days a week, if one wishes.

To find out more please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 696

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A rare opportunity to join the thriving Private Client Tax team of a respected accountancy practice.

You'll play a key role in delivering personal tax advisory services to a HNW client base of new money entrepreneurs, business owners, families and landed wealth. You'll also mentor a team of advisers, developing their skills and ensuring high quality client service levels.

This is a high profile, client relationship management role, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An in-depth knowledge of UK income tax, CGT and IHT as it applies to HNW private clients and their families is important. The CTA qualification is a pre-requisite.

You'll get involved with a broad range of private client tax work including succession planning, the use of trusts and family investment companies, advice regarding residence and the new FIG regime.

As one of the key members of the Private Client Tax team, you'll also work alongside Partners on related business development and networking initiatives, enabling you to build a name across the region.

Based in Bath (or potentially Swindon), the role offers hybrid working 2-3 days a week. The position would suit an existing Director seeking a new challenge in a friendly, sociable and supportive environment. Alternatively, the team would consider a good Senior Manager ready to step up to Director grade.

Salary will be dependent on experience but is likely to be in the region £85k-£100k + benefits.

To find out more, just email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting reference 5217

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This friendly, supportive, Private Client-focused firm is growing and looking for a CTA qualified personal tax Senior Manager to handle UK and international capital taxes planning and trusts advisory work.

It's an opportunity to advise an impressive client base of international HNWIs, offshore trusts, entrepreneurs and wealthy families, whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

You’ll join a team of highly experienced personal tax and trusts professionals, handling a broad range of private client tax projects. The role will include:

• High end IHT, CGT and offshore trusts advice
• Tax and Trust planning for HNWIs with multi jurisdictional wealth
• Relationship management as a key trusted adviser
• Overseeing junior staff and their compliance portfolios
• Being part of a friendly and supportive team that genuinely values work/life balance

The CTA qualification is a pre-requisite, along with strong technical experience of advising on IHT, CGT and trust structuring.

Salary dependent on grade and experience, but likely to be in the range £85k-£95k + bens. Hybrid working 2-3 days a week is also on offer.

If you’re looking to pursue your career in an environment where you’ll be more than a face in the crowd, email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk requesting further information an quoting Ref 5177

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An opportunity to join a prominent and thriving Private Client Tax team at an exciting time in its growth.

Our client advises new-money entrepreneurs, HNW families, business owners and non doms / international wealth on all areas of their UK personal taxation.

The team is growing and looking to bolster its offering with the appointment of a CTA qualified personal tax Associate Director. The role would suit a talented adviser looking to be part of a dynamic, thriving and high quality Private Client team. Genuine scope exists to progress on towards Director grade with the support of the team's Partners. 

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

Key elements of the role will include:

• Managing HNW client relationships as their primary point of contact.
• Overseeing their annual compliance cycle and a team of junior tax advisers
• Handling high-end ad hoc income and capital taxes planning projects.
• Advising on CGT, IHT, domicile/residence issues and the use of trust structures
• Working closely with leading Partners where required.
• Identifying potential planning opportunities and assisting with marketing and networking initiatives.

As very much a client-facing role, you will require excellent communication and relationship management skills. The CTA qualification is a pre-requisite, along with experience of advising international as well as domestic HNWIs.

Salary will be dependent on experience and grade, but is likely to be in the region £80k-£90k + bens p.a.

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

To find out more please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 5200ad 

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We are working closely with a high quality Private Client team, that advises an impressive HNW UK and international client base from offices near Tunbridge Wells. They are busy, growing and keen to appoint an additional Trusts & Tax adviser at Senior Manager level (c.£70k-£80k dependent on experience).

The incoming individual will work closely with highly experienced directors and partners, providing holistic tax and trusts planning advice.

The role will involve overseeing a portfolio of offshore and onshore trusts. This will include reviewing/preparing complex trust accounts and trust tax returns, undertaking ad hoc trust planning projects and advising on related personal tax issues, managing third-party relationships and liaising with beneficiaries. 

It is a super opportunity for someone to undertake high-end trusts work without trekking into London. 

The team is embracing hybrid working and there is scope to work from home 2-3 days a week, if one wishes.

To find out more please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 665

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we are working with an award-winning London accountancy firm who are independently recognised for the strength of their Private Client Tax offering. Their Trusts & Estates team is busy, growing and undertaking partner succession-planning. 

Ideally, the team would like to appoint a Trust & Estates Director whom they can support with progression to Partnership in the short to medium term. The firm is not PE backed. 

The role would suit a top-end Trust Senior Manager ready for the step up to Director, or alternatively a Trust Director seeking a new challenge and route to partnership.

The client base is UHNW and high quality, offering a broad range of trust structuring, estate planning and management work. The incoming individual will be a key client relationship manager and will also assist private client partners with networking and business development initiatives. The successful candidate is likely to be STEP and/or CTA qualified, but will certainly have strong trusts and related tax experience, gained in a leading accountancy or law firm. 

This is a rare opportunity for a senior trusts adviser to position themselves for partnership. The firm is supportive, sociable and offers hybrid working arrangements. Salary will be dependent on experience but is likely to be £100k+. 

To find out more please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting Ref 713

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We are working with a high quality tax boutique that advises an impressive client list of HNW business owners and professional practice partners. 

Their Personal Tax team works entirely remotely, offering the opportunity to handle high quality private client tax work from anywhere in the country.

They are growing and keen to appoint a part-time personal tax Senior (probably 3 days a week). The role will involve overseeing a portfolio of private clients, their tax returns and annual compliance. You'll liaise directly with clients, as well as being supported by experienced senior managers and directors. 

The role offers a great lifestyle option to a personal tax adviser (preferably ATT qualified), looking to perform an interesting and varied private client role alongside wider non-work interests. Hours and which days each week are completely flexible. Salary to £45k full-time equivalent. 

To find out more just email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting Ref 5230

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Independently recognised for the quality of their Private Client Tax offering, our client advises UK and international HNWIs on all areas of their income and capital taxation. Their Personal Tax team is growing and keen to make a strategic appointment at Manager level.

You’ll be an integral member of the team, performing an advisory-focused, client-facing role. You’ll collaborate closely with well-known partners and manage junior advisers handling day-to-day compliance.

Your clients will include HNW business owners, serial entrepreneurs, wealthy families, family offices and trusts. Many are international with multi-jurisdictional aspects to their affairs. Experience of advising on remittance, domicile and residence is therefore important.

Key responsibilities include:

– Managing a portfolio of HNW clients as their key point of contact

– Undertaking personal tax planning projects on areas including CGT, IHT, property-related issues, use of trust structures, extraction of wealth from businesses etc

– Mentoring, managing and supporting junior team members

– Identifying new client relationships and assisting in business development initiatives

– Overseeing compliance work undertaken by more junior advisers

Ideal candidates will be CTA / ACA qualified, with extensive UK private client tax experience. Some evidence of personal tax advisory work is important. Strong communication and client relationship management experience is essential.

The team is keen to support the incoming Manager with progression towards Senior Manager and Director grades. They offer hybrid working 2-3 days a week and foster a healthy work/life balance culture.

Salary will be dependent on experience, but is likely to be in the region £65k – £75k + benefits. Ref 5227

For further details of the opportunity, just email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk

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