Tax Senior Manager – Private Client

Moore Kingston Smith

. Provide support to partners and directors in running the team and winning new work .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £81,000 - £91,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK private client tax, including personal tax planning and compliance, while effectively managing client relationships and mentoring team members. Proven ability to deliver advisory services and drive business development initiatives.

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CTA QualifiedUK Private Client Tax ExpertiseAdvisory Services DeliveryClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Personal Tax PlanningAnti-Avoidance LegislationInheritance Tax MattersTax ComputationsSelf-AssessmentCompliance ServicesReport WritingBespoke Tax PlanningHMRC NegotiationsBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CTA Qualified

Industry Keywords

High-Net-Worth IndividualsTrusts and EstatesCapital Gains TaxUK Tax Return FilingTeam Efficiency Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to partners and directors in running the team and winning new work
Manage a portfolio of clients with multiple sources of earned and investment income
Drive delivery of technical advisory work
Handle one-off advisory and compliance assignments
Act as a key client contact
Advise partnerships and high-net-worth individuals
Handle capital gains tax issues
Oversee UK tax return filing for a broad variety of clients
Monitor team progress against targets
Provide feedback and input into staff appraisals, with direct responsibility for appraising staff
Monitor progress and encourage team members’ personal development
Produce written work to a high standard
Suggest and implement changes to improve team efficiency
Mentor the team and provide periodic technical training

Requirements

What you’ll need

CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in private client tax
Strong technical knowledge of UK private client tax, including personal tax planning, anti-avoidance legislation and inheritance tax matters
Experience advising high net worth individuals, business owners, trusts and estates
Proven ability to deliver both compliance and advisory services, including report writing and bespoke tax planning projects
Experience dealing directly with HMRC on complex enquiries, investigations, settlements and negotiations
Strong understanding of Self-Assessment, tax computations and broader private client tax compliance
Ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships, providing commercially focused and practical advice
Previous experience managing, coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members
Demonstrable business development skills, including identifying opportunities, winning work and generating referrals across service lines
Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills, with experience managing deadlines, WIP and billing responsibilities