Personal Tax Manager
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,000.0 to £75,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive, DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4772230_1771425056 |
Summary
Tax Manager - Private Client Tax
SME Firm
Reading
Permanent, Full-Time
£65,000 - £75,000
We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead our Private Client Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied and interesting portfolio while leading the development of the team and contributing to ongoing improvements in our compliance processes.
About the Role
- Departmental reporting responsibility to the partners.
- Manage a portfolio of individuals, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
- Acting as a key point of contact.
- Review (and in more complex cases, prepare) Self‑Assessment tax returns.
- Provide advice on CGT, IHT, residence and domicile matters, and trusts.
- Oversee P11D and employment‑related compliance.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff and review their work.
- Lead planning workflow, resource management and ensuring timely delivery.
- Lead departmental and assist practice development initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
What We Are Looking For
- CTA qualified (or equivalent) with solid private client tax experience.
- Strong technical knowledge across personal tax matters.
- Track record of managing a portfolio.
- Experience supervising staff and providing technical support.
- Excellent communication skills and strong organisational capability.
Why Join?
- Established and respected chartered accountancy firm.
- Supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment.
- Varied and technically interesting client base.
- Opportunities for progression and ongoing professional development.
Package
- Salary guide £65,000 to £75,000 pa
- Discretionary bonus
- Death in service
- Stakeholder pension
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