Accountancy Practice - Private Client Tax Manager
Salary/Rate:£60000 - £80000 per annum
Sector:Accountancy: Practice
Location:East Kent
Job type:Permanent
Job ref:RE40037
Post Date:March 26, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Robin Eades
Business Director - Accountancy Practice
About the Role
A prominent and rapidly expanding firm of Chartered Accountants, with strong and well-established links across Kent and London, is seeking to appoint a high calibre Private Client Tax Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to join a forward-thinking practice offering genuine scope for progression, autonomy, and leadership.
Working closely with Partners, you will play a key role in managing and developing a diverse private client portfolio, while also supporting and mentoring a growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Working closely with Partners, you will play a key role in managing and developing a diverse private client portfolio, while also supporting and mentoring a growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and trusts
- Provide comprehensive tax planning and advisory services across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
- Review complex tax computations and returns prepared by junior team members
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team, ensuring high standards of delivery
- Work collaboratively with Partners on strategic planning and business development initiatives
- ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent)
- Proven experience managing a mixed private client portfolio within a professional practice environment
- Strong technical knowledge across personal tax disciplines
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership and staff development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach
- Clear and structured progression pathway
- High levels of autonomy and responsibility
- Exposure to a high-quality client base
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team
- Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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