Private Client Tax Manager

  • Crowe Watson Recruitment
  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Oct 05, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Looking for your next step as a Private Client Tax Manager in Watford? A leading firm of Chartered Accountants is searching for an experienced tax professional to join its growing team, offering flexible working, a company pension and much more. In this role, you will manage a broad range of private client tax work for individuals, trusts, landlords and owner managed business directors, leading on compliance and planning, providing clear, practical tax advice and building strong, lasting relationships with clients. You will also help to guide and develop junior colleagues, making this an ideal opportunity for a tax specialist who enjoys both technical work and team leadership.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, and Crowe Watson Recruitment is a specialist accountancy practice recruiter known for honest advice, excellent relationships with leading UK firms and a genuine commitment to finding the right fit for every candidate. You will take ownership of a diverse portfolio, work closely with the partners and enjoy genuine scope to shape your career in a supportive, forward thinking practice.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

  • Manage and develop a varied portfolio of private client tax clients
  • Review personal tax returns and oversee compliance work
  • Advise on CGT, IHT and property tax planning
  • Build strong relationships with clients and partners
  • Mentor and support junior members of the tax team

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • CTA, ATT, ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent tax experience
  • Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
  • Strong technical knowledge of private client tax
  • Proven experience managing clients and reviewing the work of others
  • Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Company pension
  • Genuine scope to shape your career
  • Supportive, 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. Please note that we are unable to help with sponsorship.