Personal Tax Manager - Watford - Hybrid - Autumn 2026 Start

Personal Tax Manager

Watford Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded and long-established independent accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Personal Tax Manager to join its growing Private Client team in Watford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional looking to work with a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts and owner-managed businesses, whilst gaining exposure to a broad range of advisory work within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The RoleYou'll work closely with Partners and senior members of the tax team, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of private clients and delivering both compliance and advisory services.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal, partnership and trust tax clients.
• Reviewing tax returns and technical work prepared by junior team members.
• Identifying and delivering tax planning opportunities for clients.
• Supporting clients through HMRC enquiries and compliance checks.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaborating with Partners and colleagues on a wide range of advisory projects.
• Coaching and supporting junior members of the tax team.

About YouThe successful candidate will have:

• CTA qualification (or equivalent).
• At least 2 years' post-qualified experience within private client tax.
• Strong personal tax compliance experience with exposure to advisory work.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Up-to-date technical tax knowledge.
• Experience using tax software such as Digita would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working with flexible hours.
• Annual Christmas bonus equivalent to one week's salary.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance.
• Death in Service (4x salary).
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected independent practice offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and an excellent work-life balance within a friendly and professional team.
For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch.

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.

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