Roles

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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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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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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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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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 two additional personal tax advisers at Assistant Manager and Manager 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 and grade (AM or Manager entry) but in the region £45,000 - £60,000. Ref 5096

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

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We are currently handling a super Trust & Tax Senior role for a high-end Private Client team in central London (with hybrid working).

The position would suit an experienced Trust Senior looking to join a private client-focused firm, that advises HNW/UHNW families and their personal wealth.

The incoming individual will manage a portfolio of trusts, their administration, accounts and tax return preparation. They will also liaise with third-parties and play very much a client-facing role.

Full support will be provided with the STEP qualification if required. The team has a strong track-record of developing its advisers and will support progression towards AM and Manager grades.

The firm is embracing hybrid working and offers the opportunity to work from home 2-3 days a week, if one wishes. Salary dependent on experience but likely to be c.£40k-£50k + bens Ref 673

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

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Are you CTA qualified and looking to pursue your private client tax career with a high-profile, award-winning team?

We're working closely with a respected firm that has built a strong reputation for advising serial entrepreneurs, business owners, landed wealth and international HNWIs. 

They are keen to appoint an additional personal tax specialist at Tax Senior level. The role will involve overseeing a portfolio of wealthy private clients from a range of backgrounds. You'll act as their trusted adviser and relationship manager, handling all areas of their personal tax compliance and working with leading Partners on ad hoc capital taxes planning projects.

The firm has a collegiate culture and their supportive and sociable Private Client team will assist you with progressing towards AM and Manager grades.

Based in Salisbury, they offer hybrid working 2-3 days a week. Salary will be dependent on experience but is likely to be in the region £35k-£45k + bens.

To find out more and to request a full job description, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 5208

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Our client is a high-profile accountancy firm that is continuing to grow across the region. Their Private Client Tax team 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.
• Handling high-end ad hoc income and capital taxes planning projects.
• Advising on CGT, IHT, domicile/residence issues and the use of trust structures
• Overseeing the annual compliance cycle and a team of junior tax advisers
• Working closely with leading Partners across the firm 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 5200 

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Advise an impressive client base of new-money entrepreneurs, business owners, wealthy families and trusts, providing exposure to a broad range of interesting income and capital taxes planning work. You’ll also play a key role in the management of the team, assisting experienced private client partners with allocation of work, WIP management, client relationship management and nurturing of third-party relationships.

This high-profile Private Client Tax team is keen to make a strategic hire at Associate Director level and offers the opportunity for a talented adviser to progress towards Partnership.

The majority of the role involves client-facing personal tax advisory duties, so strong technical knowledge of IHT, CGT, extraction of wealth from businesses and property-related planning is important. You’ll also need to be a confident communicator and accomplished client relationship manager. 

This is an ideal opportunity for a CTA personal tax Senior Manager or Associate Director to really build a name for themselves in the Cambridge area and to lay the foundations for a step up towards partner grade.

To find out more and to request a full job description, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting reference 5224

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Our client is a high-profile accountancy firm with a strong reputation across the region. Their Private Client Tax team advises new-money entrepreneurs, HNW families, business owners and non doms 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 Manager. The role would suit a talented Manager (or ambitious Assistant Manager looking to step up), who is looking to be part of a dynamic, high quality Private Client team. Genuine scope exists to progress on to Senior Manager 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 key element of the role will involve managing a portfolio of HNW clients (both UK and international). The position has a planning focus to it, advising on ad hoc income and capital taxes planning projects, with some review of complex compliance.

As very much a client-facing role, the Manager will require excellent relationship management skills. They should also have an interest in identifying business development opportunities on their portfolio, as well as building a third-party referral network in the region.

This is an opportunity to pursue one’s career with a high-end Private Client practice, whilst enjoying a flexible work/life balance. Ref 5005

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

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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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Want to be more than a face in the crowd? We are working with one of London's high-end tax boutiques, who specialise in the provision of tax and wealth planning advice to HNW American clients.

Their Private Client Tax team is thriving, growing and keen to appoint an additional adviser at Assistant Manager grade. The incoming individual will look after a portfolio of HNW US executives, business owners, PE principals and their families. Acting as a key point of contact, they will manage the client relationship, oversee the annual US and UK personal tax compliance cycles and review the work of junior preparers. They will also work closely with respected Directors and Partners on ad hoc planning projects and networking/business development activities.

This is an opportunity for an ATT and EA dual-qualified adviser to develop their career in a supportive environment where they will have a genuine voice. They will take on early responsibility and be encouraged and assisted with progression towards Manager grade. Longer-term prospects are also excellent. 

Salary will be dependent on experience, but is likely to be in the region £55k-£65k + bens + bonus. The team operates hybrid working 2-3 days a week. 

To find out more about this opportunity, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 858

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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 Bristol or Bath, 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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Escape the stress of billing, chargeability and recoverability, and focus on delivering trusts advice to a multi-generational UHNW family.

We have been instructed by a long-established private family office. Their Trusts team is growing and they are keen to appoint an additional Trust Senior.

Working closely with a Trust Director and Trust Manager, the incoming individual will oversee a portfolio of high value trusts, their administration, accounts and returns. They will perform very much a family-facing role, so excellent communication and inter-personal skills are essential.

The successful candidate is likely to have at least two years’ trust accounts and return preparation experience and may also hold a tax, accounting or trust qualification. They will be a team player, with an excellent eye for detail, as well as an interest in being a key trusted adviser to HNW clients.

Based in central London, hybrid working and a great work/life balance on offer. Salary will be dependent on experience but is likely to be c.£42k - £50k p.a. plus 8% non-contributory pension, private medical cover and a range of benefits.

Opportunities within the private family offices only come up sporadically, so to find out more, please contact - 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 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.

The Senior Manager will supervise a team of more junior trusts advisers and also have the opportunity to work with partners on ad hoc trust planning and structuring 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 Senior Manager is a confident communicator with excellent client relationship management skills.

Genuine scope exists to progress 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 £85k-£95k + bens and bonus.

To find out more about this opportunity please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk  quoting Ref 723

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