Private Client Tax Advisory Manager

Private Client Tax Advisory Manager - Large Regional Independent Firm - Cambridge

Are you a CTA-qualified tax professional seeking a high-profile advisory role within one of the region’s most respected independent firms? Do you have the technical expertise to manage complex personal tax planning for a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and their families?

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially-minded Manager to join a market-leading Private Client department. You will play a direct role in the strategic and operational objectives of the firm, bridging technical excellence with high-level business development in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About the Firm

This Large Regional Independent Firm is widely recognised as the largest independent practice in the Cambridge area. Offering the technical complexity and prestige typically associated with London-based firms, they maintain a personal, community-focused approach. With a significant partner-to-staff ratio, the firm fosters an environment where meritocracy is valued and professional growth is actively supported.

Responsibilities

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  Assist in providing expert personal tax advice on complex technical issues and advanced planning for high-net-worth individuals.

  
  


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  Manage a high-quality client portfolio, ensuring compliance, timely correspondence, and identifying tax planning opportunities.

  
  


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  Support Partners and Directors in business development, marketing initiatives, and drafting proposals for new work.

  
  


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  Act as a technical reference point for private client tax matters, reviewing work drafted by other team members.

  
  


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  Mentor and develop the team, identifying training needs and fostering a positive working environment.

  
  


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  Manage billing, WIP, and recoverability targets to ensure the commercial success of the department.

  
  

As a Private Client Tax Manager you will:

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  Deliver high-quality written and verbal personal tax advice directly to a sophisticated client base.

  
  


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  Take a lead role in the firm's growth by identifying and converting business development opportunities.

  
  


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  Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, sharing insights with the wider firm to ensure technical excellence.

  
  


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  Champion risk management and internal quality assurance standards across all advisory projects.

  
  


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  Navigate complex CTA-level technical challenges involving advanced inheritance tax and trust planning.

  
  

What You’ll Receive

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  25 days annual leave.

  
  


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  Ability to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave.

  
  


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  Hybrid working pattern (2 days per week in the office).

  
  


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  Private medical care.

  
  


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  Performance-related bonus scheme.

  
  


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  Paid professional subscriptions.

  
  

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