Private Client Tax Manager

  • Crowe Watson Recruitment
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • Apr 24, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Are you an experienced Private Client Tax professional ready to take your next step with a firm that genuinely invests in its people? We have a fantastic opportunity to join a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more! This is a role where you can make a real impact, working alongside a talented team in a firm widely recognised for the quality of its advisory work and its commitment to employee development.

Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK's most trusted specialist recruiters in the accountancy practice sector, has been exclusively engaged to find the right individual for this position. With a strong reputation for connecting high-calibre candidates with exceptional firms, Crowe Watson brings both market knowledge and a genuine passion for matching people with roles that suit their ambitions. If you are looking for a recruiter that will take the time to understand your goals and guide you through the process, you are in good hands.

As a Private Client Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied and engaging portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and families, providing tailored tax advice across a range of complex matters. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, managing relationships with confidence while supporting and mentoring junior members of the team. This is a superb platform for a technically strong tax professional who wants to grow into a senior leadership role within a progressive and forward-thinking practice.

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • ACA, ACCA, CTA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
  • Strong technical knowledge across personal tax compliance and advisory matters
  • Proven experience managing a private client portfolio, including high-net-worth individuals
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines with confidence
  • A commercial mindset with a desire to contribute to the growth of the firm
Requirements
  • ACA, ACCA, CTA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
  • Strong technical knowledge across personal tax compliance and advisory matters
  • Proven experience managing a private client portfolio, including high-net-worth individuals
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines with confidence
  • A commercial mindset with a desire to contribute to the growth of the firm