Private Client Tax Manager
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2026 |
| Location: | Cheshire, WA14 2UQ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4798124_1779175851 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays Tax is working with a well‑established and highly regarded independent chartered accountancy firm to appoint a Tax Manager, with a clear and realistic pathway to Associate Tax Director for the right individual. This is a key hire within a growing advisory function and would suit a commercially minded personal tax specialist who enjoys complex, high‑value advisory work and close client interaction.
Your new role
The successful candidate will play a central role in strengthening and developing the firm's personal tax advisory offering, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders. The position offers significant autonomy and exposure to varied, technically challenging projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high‑quality personal tax planning and advisory services to a diverse client base
- Advising on capital gains tax, inheritance tax and estate planning matters
- Supporting high net worth individuals with long‑term tax and wealth structuring strategies
- Advising on the use of trusts and Family Investment Companies
- Providing guidance on property portfolio incorporations
- Advising clients on the tax implications of moving abroad, including residence and domicile considerations
- Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
- Contributing to the continued growth of the advisory function
What you will need to succeed
- Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, CGT and IHT
- Experience of advisory‑led work rather than purely compliance
- A commercial mindset with the ability to provide practical, client‑focused solutions
- Confidence working with HNW and entrepreneurial clients
What you will get in return
- A highly advisory‑focused role within a growing and ambitious firm
- A clear and supported route to Associate Tax Director
- Exposure to a wide range of interesting and complex projects
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A collaborative culture with genuine long‑term career prospects
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this Tax Manager role in Cheshire, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart now on 01612373388
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