Senior Private Client Tax Manager
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4746214_1768822752 |
Summary
Our client is a respected and growing accountancy and tax advisory practice with a strong reputation across private client, agricultural and landed estate work. Known for their supportive culture and high‑quality technical work, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Private Client Tax Manager to join their Winchester team.
This opportunity will appeal to an experienced tax professional who enjoys owning a portfolio, advising clients, and working closely with Partners-without compromising on flexibility or team culture.
The Role
- Manage a diverse portfolio of private client tax cases with minimal supervision
- Support Partners on advisory projects and complex tax matters
- Prepare and review personal, partnership and company tax returns
- Liaise with HMRC and handle enquiries
- Build strong, long‑term client relationships
- Manage WIP and billing for your portfolio
- Play a part in business development, networking and new‑client onboarding
- Collaborate with other teams to identify cross‑selling opportunities
About You
- ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified
- Minimum 3 years' post‑qualified UK practice tax experience
- Strong background in private client tax (trusts and rural/agricultural exposure beneficial)
- Confident, organised and commercially minded
- Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and client relationships
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home)
- Flexible hours around core 10am-4pm
- Clear career progression and leadership development
- Varied and interesting client base
- Competitive salary and enhanced benefits package, including wellbeing support, generous holiday options and lifestyle schemes
- Friendly, inclusive and people‑focused culture
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on 07900 224915. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.
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