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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Job Features
| Job Category | Personal Tax |
