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Personal Tax Assistant Manager / Manager - Cambridge

  • Location

    Cambridge

  • Sector:

    Tax, Personal Tax, Private Client Tax

  • Contract Type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £45,000 – £65,000

  • Contact:

    David Elliot

  • Contact email:

    david@clark-wood.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    07538 908463

  • Job ref:

    DE-18608

  • Published:

    17 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-09-13

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    David Elliot

​Personal Tax Manager – Practice | Cambridge | £45,000–£65,000 + Benefits

A leading Cambridge accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Personal Tax Manager to join its growing private client team. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse and high-value client portfolio, lead advisory projects, and play a key part in the firm’s continued success.

The Role:
You’ll manage a portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, partners, landlords, and non-residents. You’ll oversee complex compliance cases, deliver tax planning advice, and work closely with directors and partners to develop client relationships and win new business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and review a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

  • Advise clients on a range of tax matters, including inheritance tax, capital gains tax, residence and domicile, and succession planning.

  • Identify and deliver tax planning opportunities.

  • Manage and develop junior tax staff, providing technical support and performance feedback.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted adviser.

  • Collaborate with other service lines to deliver a joined-up client experience.

  • Keep up to date with changes in UK personal tax legislation.

About You:

  • CTA qualified (or equivalent) essential; STEP qualification desirable.

  • Significant personal tax experience within a professional practice environment.

  • Proven track record of managing a complex and varied client portfolio.

  • Strong advisory and technical skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.

  • Leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring a team.

  • Commercial awareness with the ability to spot business development opportunities.

What’s On Offer:

  • Salary £55,000–£65,000 (DOE) + benefits.

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

  • Clear route to Senior Manager/Director level.

  • Supportive, professional environment with genuine autonomy.

📩 Apply today and take your personal tax career to the next level in Cambridge.

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For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – david@clark-wood.co.uk / DD: +44 (0) 117 329 1058 | Mobile: +44 (0) 7358 908463

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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