Clark Wood - Accountancy Practice & Tax Recruitment

My client is an incredibly successful and established highliy regarded professional services organisation in the City of London, they are seeking additional headcount for their growing Tax Advisory-focused team . This role is ideal for an experienced private client tax professional who enjoys complex advisory work, client interaction, and playing a key role in delivering high-quality tax planning solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families. The Role As a Private Client Tax Manager, you will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders to deliver bespoke advisory services across a diverse private client portfolio. You'll take ownership of projects, manage client relationships, and help shape the firm's advisory offering. Key responsibilities include: Delivering private client tax advisory work, including IHT planning, trusts, estate planning, and residency/domicile matters Managing a portfolio of HNW and UHNW individuals, families, and trusts Preparing and reviewing complex personal tax returns as part of wider advisory engagements Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear, practical, and commercially aware tax advice Leading client meetings and managing advisory projects from start to finish Supporting HMRC enquiries and technical correspondence Mentoring and developing junior team members Identifying planning opportunities and supporting business development initiatives Requirements: CTA qualified (or equivalent) Strong experience in private client tax advisory within practice Technical expertise across IHT, trusts, estate planning, and personal tax Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills Commercially minded with the ability to spot advisory and planning opportunities Experience managing and developing junior staff What's on Offer Highly competitive salary: £67,500 - £87,500 Hybrid working model (flexibility built in) Exposure to high-quality, complex advisory work Clear progression opportunities Supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment Excellent benefits package For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood - / DD: Mobile: 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. If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Successfully 'Refer a Friend' or colleague to us and receive a bonus of over £500 in vouchers.

My client is an incredibly successful and established highliy regarded professional services organisation in theCity of London, they are seeking additional headcount for their growing Tax Advisory-focused team This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with personal/private client experience to develop their career in a supportive, advisory-focused environment. The Opportunity As a Private Client Tax Senior, you will begin to take ownership of your own portfolio while receiving support and mentorship from senior managers. You will have the opportunity to build enduring client relationships, support compliance and advisory work, and contribute to the team's revenue and growth objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of clients including non-residents, non-domiciled individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts Provide technical support and advice on personal and private client tax matters Review and prepare personal tax returns, computations, and related documentation Keep clients informed of legislative changes and their potential impact Ensure compliance and risk-managed delivery of all client work Support junior team members through coaching and guidance Contribute to the growth of the tax team through client service and business development initiatives The Ideal Candidate ATT qualified and actively studying towards CTA (study support provided, including paid leave and mentorship) Experience in personal/private client or mixed tax in a practice environment Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, trusts, and estate planning Excellent client-facing and communication skills Proactive, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality work Why Join? - Benefits & Rewards Competitive Compensation Salary regularly benchmarked against market data to attract and retain top talent Family Leave & Support Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Support for employees undergoing fertility treatment Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7 GP access Voluntary health benefits via FlexHub including Private Medical Insurance, Dental, Health Assessments, and a Health Cash Plan Finance & Protection Life assurance for all employees Access to online will creation Optional critical illness cover Lifestyle & Flexibility Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Holiday buy/sell options Lifestyle benefits via FlexHub including Travel Insurance, EV scheme, Cycle to Work, and Tech scheme For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood - / DD: Mobile: 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. If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Successfully 'Refer a Friend' or colleague to us and receive a bonus of over £500 in vouchers.

Hybrid Working 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home Clear Career Progression A leading and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Senior to join its expanding Audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior looking for greater responsibility, increased client exposure and a clear pathway towards Assistant Manager and Manager level. The firm is continuing to grow and invest in its people, creating wider career opportunities, access to specialist teams and clearly defined progression routes. The Role As Audit Senior, you will take responsibility for leading audit assignments across a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with Managers and Partners while supervising junior members of the team. You will be involved throughout the audit process, from initial planning and fieldwork through to completion and review. Key responsibilities will include: Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion Arranging and leading audit planning meetings Managing day-to-day audit fieldwork and workflow Preparing and delegating key areas of audit work Supervising Audit Semi Seniors and Assistants Reviewing junior team members' work Preparing audit completion sections, including Going Concern and Key Audit Findings Reports Identifying and researching technical or higher-risk audit matters Escalating complex issues to Managers and senior colleagues where appropriate Clearing Manager and RI review points Monitoring progress against agreed budgets and deadlines Maintaining high standards of audit quality and compliance Supporting billing and assignment administration Working closely with Managers, Partners and other specialist teams Client Exposure You will have direct responsibility for building relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact throughout audit assignments. This will include: Managing day-to-day communication with clients Building strong relationships with key client contacts Maintaining proactive communication outside the immediate audit cycle Attending audit review and completion meetings Coordinating stocktakes where required Ensuring AML, KYC and engagement documentation is maintained Responding to client queries and keeping stakeholders updated throughout assignments What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with external audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. You will ideally have: ACA or ACCA qualification Strong external audit experience Experience leading audit assignments Exposure to the full audit process from planning through to completion Experience supervising or supporting junior staff Good technical audit and accounting knowledge Strong client communication skills The ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines Ambition to progress towards Assistant Manager and beyond Career Progression This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior looking to join a firm where progression is actively encouraged. The firm offers clearly mapped career pathways alongside continuous technical and professional development. As your experience develops, you will have the opportunity to take on greater portfolio responsibility, manage larger audit teams and progress towards Assistant Manager and Manager level. Continued investment and growth within the wider business are also creating opportunities to work with specialist teams, broaden your technical expertise and gain exposure to increasingly complex clients. What's On Offer? Alongside a competitive salary, the firm provides an extensive benefits package including: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office / 2 from home Flexible working policies 25.5 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan Life Assurance Income Protection Critical Illness Insurance Contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme and counselling Employee discounts and rewards Recognition and financial award schemes Extensive internal and external training Clearly mapped career progression Paid volunteering day Cycle to Work scheme Additional travel and financial benefits Culture & Values The firm offers an inclusive and collaborative working environment where people are encouraged to develop their careers, take on responsibility and build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. There is a strong emphasis on professional development, flexibility and wellbeing, with continued investment and growth creating broader career opportunities across the business. For further information on this Audit Senior opportunity, please contact: David Elliot Clark Wood - Accountancy Practice Recruitment Please note that this opportunity is aimed at candidates with previous UK accountancy practice experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Refer a Friend If this role isn't right for you but you know someone who may be interested, Clark Wood offers over £500 in vouchers for successful referrals. Get in touch with David Elliot for further details.

The Opportunity A highly regarded and growing independent accountancy and advisory firm is looking to appoint a Mixed Tax Assistant Manager to join its expanding tax team. The firm has developed an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services to a broad portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, and high-net-worth individuals. This opportunity is particularly well suited to someone who enjoys advisory-led work and is looking to continue developing within a commercially focused and technically strong environment. While the role will retain exposure to mixed tax matters, there is a clear preference for individuals with stronger corporate tax advisory experience and an interest in working on more complex business-related projects. The firm operates with a highly collaborative culture and offers far greater client exposure and autonomy than many larger corporate practices. Individuals are encouraged to take ownership of relationships, contribute commercially, and become actively involved in advisory conversations from an early stage. The Role The position will involve a combination of corporate and personal tax work, although the role is expected to lean more heavily towards corporate tax advisory assignments. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and Partners across a broad range of advisory projects while also supporting the wider tax function on complex compliance matters where required. Exposure is likely to include: Corporate restructures and reorganisations Share schemes and shareholder planning Business incorporations and transactional support Group structuring and demergers Capital gains and shareholder tax planning Owner-managed business advisory work HMRC correspondence and clearances Corporate tax compliance oversight Mixed tax advisory support for entrepreneurial clients and private individuals Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of corporate and mixed tax clients. Supporting senior leadership on advisory and transactional projects. Delivering technically strong corporate tax advice to owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients. Reviewing corporate tax computations and related compliance work. Assisting with tax planning assignments and implementation work. Developing and maintaining strong client relationships. Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate. Identifying opportunities to add value and strengthen client service delivery. Candidate Profile CTA, ACA, ACCA, ATT qualified or qualified by experience. Strong mixed tax background with a preference towards corporate tax advisory work. Demonstrable experience working on advisory-led assignments. Previous experience within an accountancy practice or tax advisory environment. Strong communication and client management skills. Commercially minded with the ability to build trusted client relationships. Motivated by progression and keen to continue developing technically and professionally. Experience mentoring or reviewing junior staff would be advantageous. Why Consider This Opportunity? Highly regarded independent firm with an excellent reputation. Strong emphasis on advisory and client-facing work. Broad and varied client portfolio. Collaborative and commercially focused culture. Genuine autonomy and responsibility. Excellent long-term progression opportunities. Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and decision-makers. Competitive salary banding reflective of experience and technical capability. Culture & Values My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service. For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood - / DD: Mobile: 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. If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Successfully 'Refer a Friend' or colleague to us and receive a bonus of over £500 in vouchers.

The role we have been instructed on today is with a leading boutique firm of accountants within their London office , who due to internal growth are looking to add a Personal Tax Senior/ Assistant Manager or Manager to their team. Please see the job description below: Personal Tax Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager London Circa £50,000 - £70,000 Accountancy Practice and Tax recruitment specialists Clark Wood are currently working with a leading boutique firm of chartered accountants in London as they look to add a Personal Tax Senior / Assistant Manager or Manager to their team. The role will involve managing a portfolio of personal tax clients including HNWIs, company directors and sole traders for whom you will be responsible for ensuring that all compliance work is completed accurately and efficiently through the preparation and review of personal tax computations and returns. As well as the day to day compliance work for your clients, you will be involved with the provision of tax planning advice. Our client is one of the most prestigious private client tax firms in the UK. They specialise in advising high-net-worth individuals, ultra-high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and international clients. The ideal candidate must be atleast ATT or ACCA qualified, ACA or CTA qualified would be preferable, you may be studying towards the CTA at present and will have a wealth of experience in Personal Tax work. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful individual to join a well-regarded and forward-thinking firm in an 80% compliance and 20% advisory role, where there will be genuine scope for career development. Duties & Responsibilities: Managing a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact Preparation and review of personal tax returns Providing guidance, training and support to junior staff Identifying tax planning opportunities for individuals and trusts Assisting the partners with tax consulting work relevant to HNWI and trusts when required Skills: ATT / ACCA Qualified ACA / CTA Part or Fully Qualified desirable Strong Personal Tax experience within a practice environment Excellent communication and client-handling skills Ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work across a varied caseload Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements Exposure to high-profile and varied creative sector clients Opportunities to develop specialist sector expertise Strong training and career development support Collaborative and supportive working culture For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood - / DD: Mobile: 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. If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Successfully 'Refer a Friend' or colleague to us and receive a bonus of over £500 in vouchers.

My client is a highly regarded, forward-thinking accountancy practice based in London, known for its people-first culture, strong values, and commitment to delivering a holistic service to private clients and business owners. They are looking to recruit a Personal Tax Senior to join their growing Personal Tax team. This is an exciting opportunity for a personal tax professional to step into a role with strong technical exposure, high-quality private client work, and clear development opportunities within a supportive team environment. As a Personal Tax Senior, you will: Actively manage a portfolio of personal tax compliance clients to meet filing deadlines Prepare self-assessment tax returns to a high-quality standard Review work completed by junior team members and provide constructive feedback Support the training and development of junior staff Attend meetings with new and existing clients, maintaining excellent working relationships Identify advisory opportunities including share schemes, IHT and CGT planning, and referrals into the wider firm Liaise with the corporation tax compliance team to obtain information required for self-assessment returns Demonstrate strong knowledge of P11Ds, tax credits, tax codes, pension relief, gift aid relief claims, and HMRC compliance matters Prepare self-employed accounts and property income schedules where required Technical Exposure You will gain exposure to areas including: High-net-worth private client personal tax compliance Advisory-led personal tax work (CGT, IHT, share schemes and planning) Complex private client scenarios and HMRC interaction Review and mentoring responsibility Process improvement and service development initiatives The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: ATT and/or CTA part-qualified or qualified Strong experience within a UK private practice / accountancy firm environment Good technical grounding in personal tax Experience reviewing work and supporting junior staff Strong client-facing and relationship management skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong written communication and attention to detail What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience Hybrid / flexible working Strong progression and development support High-quality private client work Collaborative, people-first culture For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood - / DD: Mobile: 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. If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Successfully 'Refer a Friend' or colleague to us and receive a bonus of over £500 in vouchers.

Tax Senior Manager Location London Bridge Sector: Tax, Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, OMB Tax Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Commission Contact: David Elliot Contact email: Contact phone: Tax Senior Manager London Bridge £70,000 - £90,000 + Commission Hybrid Progression to Head of Tax & Partner Clark Wood is working with a modern, ambitious and rapidly growing London accountancy practice looking for a Tax Senior Manager to build and ultimately lead its Tax department. This is much more than a standard Senior Manager position. You'll work directly with the firm's founders, have significant autonomy over the tax offering and a defined progression route to Head of Tax, Salaried Partner and ultimately Equity Partner . The firm specialises in SMEs and owner-managed businesses, with growing advisory work across tax planning, restructuring, R&D, HMRC enquiries, business disposals and employee/investment incentive schemes . The Role Advise SME owners across Corporate, Personal and Partnership Tax Lead complex tax planning, restructuring, succession and exit projects Advise on EMI, EIS, SEIS and ERS Manage and respond to HMRC enquiries Support the wider accounts team on complex tax matters Build relationships with existing clients and external referrers Generate and develop new Tax Advisory work Recruit and lead the tax team as the department grows Work directly with the founders on the strategy and direction of the Tax practice What We're Looking For CTA qualified with strong post-qualified experience Strong technical knowledge across SME / OMB taxation Confident advising business owners directly Experience across both compliance and advisory work Commercially minded with an interest in business development Able to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients Ambitious to ultimately lead and grow a Tax department Experience across every technical area isn't required ProgressionThis position has a clearly defined route: Tax Senior Manager Head of Tax Salaried Partner Equity Partner The intention is for the successful candidate to progress to Head of Tax within approximately 2-3 years , subject to the growth of the department, with a route to Equity Partner within approximately 3-4 years . Package & Benefits £70,000 - £90,000 basic salary 15% commission on first-year fees from newly generated Tax work 7.5% commission on first-year fees from new work generated from existing clients Annual salary reviews Discretionary firm-wide profit share Hybrid working - minimum 3 days in the office / with clients 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Private medical insurance Pension Professional subscriptions covered Training and CPD costs covered Genuine route to Equity Partnership Interested?This is a particularly strong opportunity for a technically capable and commercially ambitious CTA who wants to build something of their own rather than simply inherit another portfolio . For further information on this Tax Senior Manager position in London , please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood on or email .

Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders. Mixed Tax Senior North West London £45,000 - £55,000 Clark Wood are currently working with a highly regarded and growing independent firm of accountants in Harrow who are looking to recruit an experienced Mixed Tax Senior to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional looking for a broad and varied role, offering exposure across Personal Tax, Corporate Tax, Accounts and Advisory work. The successful individual will manage a diverse portfolio of clients including owner-managed businesses, group companies, international businesses and individuals, property companies, directors and high-net-worth individuals. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax Returns, alongside statutory accounts preparation and dealing directly with clients on a range of tax and accounting matters. The role also offers excellent exposure to more complex work, including international tax matters, overseas income, non-residence and cross-border considerations, as well as group company structures. Working closely with the Partners and Managers, you will have the opportunity to become increasingly involved in tax planning, advisory assignments and project work, while also assisting with the development and review of junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will have experience working within an accountancy practice and will have a strong background across Personal and Corporate Tax, alongside experience with statutory accounts preparation. ATT, ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified or part-qualified candidates would be preferred, although individuals who are qualified by experience with a strong relevant background will also be considered. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive independent firm offering excellent technical exposure, direct Partner contact and genuine scope for career progression. For further information on this role please contact David at Clark Wood - / . If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact David to discuss other opportunities within Tax, Accounts & Audit. All enquiries are handled in the strictest confidence.

An established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Maidstone is looking to recruit a Personal or Mixed Tax Senior to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a varied role within a friendly and supportive environment. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of private clients, including directors, sole traders, partnerships, high-net-worth individuals and property investors. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients from onboarding through to completion Preparing and reviewing Self Assessment tax returns Advising clients on personal tax planning opportunities, including capital gains tax and inheritance tax matters Handling HMRC correspondence and enquiries Monitoring deadlines and ensuring all compliance work is completed accurately and on time Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting junior team members where appropriate Identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value to clients About You Previous experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy practice Strong knowledge of UK personal tax compliance Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines ATT qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience would be advantageous Experience of corporate tax compliance would be beneficial but is not essential What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible and supportive working environment Exposure to a broad and varied client base Genuine opportunities for career progression and development Friendly, collaborative team culture within a well-established independent practice This role would suit an experienced Personal Tax Senior looking to join a progressive firm where they can further develop their career and play an important role in delivering an excellent client service. Culture & Values My client is committed to building an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking workplace where people are valued for who they are and supported to achieve their full potential. Diversity, innovation, and continuous development sit at the heart of the firm's culture. For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood - / DD: Mobile: 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. If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Successfully 'Refer a Friend' or colleague to us and receive a bonus of over £500 in vouchers.