Private Client Tax Assistant Manager / Manager – Aberdeen
Ceres
The Opportunity
An opportunity is available for an experienced Private Client Tax professional to join a growing tax team at Assistant Manager or Manager level. You will manage a varied client portfolio, deliver personal tax compliance and advisory services, and support the development of junior colleagues while building strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of private clients, taking responsibility for service delivery and client relationships.
- Provide personal tax advice and compliance support tailored to clients’ needs.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and proactively deliver appropriate advice and guidance.
- Respond to client queries and ensure a high standard of service.
- Work collaboratively with the wider tax team to meet deadlines and business objectives.
- Review work completed by junior team members and support their training and development.
- Provide constructive guidance and feedback to colleagues.
- Manage workloads, utilisation, productivity and work in progress.
- Contribute to team revenue, profitability and wider business targets.
What We’re Looking For
- CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualified or part-qualified.
- Previous Private Client Tax or Mixed Tax experience within an accountancy practice.
- Strong technical knowledge of personal tax legislation and advisory matters.
- Experience managing client relationships and overseeing compliance work.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
- Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Exposure to a range of industries and client types would be advantageous.