The role
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Assistant Manager/Manager to work within our UK Private Client Team. This role will be based in London and will provide a wide range of strategic advisory and tax compliance services to private clients and their associated entities. The successful candidate will predominantly support partners and directors to provide high‑level private client tax advice and act as the staff lead on client relationships.
The responsibilities
- Provide tax advice for HNW and UHNW clients focusing on income tax, CGT and IHT, with experience in onshore and/or offshore private client tax matters.
- Oversee the delivery of all aspects of tax advice and compliance for clients and their associated entities (companies, trusts and partnerships).
- Conduct technical research to interpret legislation and HMRC guidance, providing clear written advice and reports for clients and partners.
- Support partners with tax planning projects, restructuring and succession planning for HNW families, trusts, family investment companies and landed estates.
- Liaise proactively with HMRC regarding queries, disclosures and compliance issues, maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Mentor junior team members, reviewing their work and contributing to internal training on trust taxation and private client updates.
The team
The UK Private Client Team advises individuals and all of their associated entities. A large proportion of the team’s work relates to families with multi‑faced needs, including business operations, family investment companies, trusts and general partnerships. The overall aim of the role is to provide outstanding client service in a professional and efficient manner, tailored to give the client the benefit of exceptional advice and maximum added value.
You
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, technically capable, and possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The position requires a high level of teamwork and commitment, with the ability to manage deadlines and run multiple projects concurrently. Candidates should be self‑motivated, display a positive approach, and be capable of getting things done. Additionally, they must demonstrate confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements.
Candidates should be CTA qualified and possess a wide range of tax advisory experience. The candidate will need to manage a demanding portfolio with a range of clients and report to multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
The firm will provide training and support to help develop the successful candidate’s specialist knowledge and capabilities.
Reward and benefits
- A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy and the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (core hours 10‑4).
- Excellent benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, life assurance cover and flexible benefits and family‑friendly policies.
- Eligibility for the firm’s profit‑sharing plan, paid in December.
- Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme.
About us
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market‑leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We are a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We are committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people.
As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we have access to local insight on a global scale.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.
We welcome applicants of any background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where potential meets personal.
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