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Head of Personal Tax Compliance

Posted: 28/04/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3102808007
Type:Permanent
Salary:£70,000 - £85,000 Annual + benefits
Location:Birmingham
Description: Personal Tax Compliance Senior Manager

Your new company Join a forward-thinking leading regional firm of Chartered Accountants, renowned for delivering exceptional client service and innovative solutions. You'll work with a portfolio of high-value clients in a culture which is professional, collaborative and built on trust.

Your new role You'll take ownership of the private client tax offering, managing both recurring compliance and one-off advisory projects. This is a hands-on role with real influence and long-term progression.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and reviewing complex personal tax, CGT, IHT tax returns
  • Helping transition from a server-based to a cloud-based system and explore improving efficiencies and effectiveness using AI within the own files
  • Advising on consultancy projects such as shareholder exits, demergers, family investment companies and share schemes
  • Management of clients and systems
  • Helping shape and grow the private client function, including recruitment


What you'll need to succeed
  • Strong experience in UK private client/personal tax at Senior Manager level
  • Confidence with complex tax issues
  • A client-focused, commercially aware approach
  • Experience using tax software (currently IRIS)
  • Experience in managing a team of personal tax compliance professionals.
  • Strong communication skills for client interactions and team collaboration.
  • Ability to research and resolve technical tax queries.


What you'll get in return
  • Real influence over the private client service line
  • An attractive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive environment.


What you need to do now
If you're looking for a senior private client role with progression, autonomy, and high-quality work, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to start the conversation.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

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