Private Client Tax Senior Manager

Private Client Tax Senior Manager / DirectorPKF Francis Clark Exeter, United KingdomPKF Francis Clark Exeter, United KingdomIn a nutshellAre you an experienced Senior Manager or Director with expertise in trust taxation, ready to take on a fresh and rewarding challenge in a firm dedicated to supporting your professional growth?As a leader in our Trust Tax team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering an outstanding tax compliance and advisory service to our diverse portfolio of private client tax clients. This includes advising on complex trust structures, inheritance tax planning, and succession strategies, ensuring tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees. Your leadership will drive excellence in all aspects of our work, from compliance to sophisticated advisory projects.Joining our team means stepping into a role where your insights and expertise will help shape the direction of our private client tax services, making a meaningful difference to our clients while furthering your career in an environment that values your contribution and development.What you'll be doing day to dayEnsure compliance with legislative and ethical standards within the Trust teamResolve client issues efficiently, meeting timescales and budgetsLead and develop a team of advisorsLiaise with trustees, beneficiaries, individuals, and intermediaries to provide top-tier serviceAct as principal on a portfolio of trust and high-net-worth clients, reviewing and signing off adviceReview and advise on trust accountsPlay an active role in marketing and business development for trust servicesSupport team growth and expansion of the trust businessUpskill colleagues in other departments to manage risk and identify opportunitiesMeet with clients to assess and advise on tax planning, overseeing delivery by team membersWork with Private Client tax partners to identify key opportunities and risksPromote firm-wide services, especially financial planningEnsure work is allocated effectively and departmental targets are metAssist in the running of the trust corporationAbout youPrevious experience in similar roleATT or CTA qualified (or equivalent) with up-to-date technical knowledge (STEP qualification is desirable)The ability to lead a team and inspire them to become the best advisors they canHighly motivated with the ability to engage with clients with significant levels of wealth and with colleagues at all levelsOrganised and able to plan time efficiently in order to meet deadlinesDemonstrates a creative approach to problem solving with a strong desire to succeedWhy work at PKF Francis ClarkAs the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we're a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. But don't just take our word for it.PKF Francis Clark is certified as a Great Place to Work. In 2024, we climbed nine places to 24 out of 105 large organisations on the list of the UK's Best Workplaces.We're also ranked among the UK's Best Workplaces for Women (33 out of 90 large organisations), Best Workplaces for Development (30 out of 100) and Best Workplace for Wellbeing (44 out of 100).Workplace culture experts Great Place to Work also highlighted PKF Francis Clark as a top achiever among the UK's Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.And in recognition of our outstanding training programmes for graduates, school leavers and career changers, we've been ranked among England's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for two years running.Whilst we're proudly independent, PKF Francis Clark is a member of the PKF Global family of firms - together we're the 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK. Being part of a global community of business advisors in 150 countries provides opportunities to expand your horizons by connecting with PKF colleagues around the world.Your core benefitsFinancial benefits:• Pension• Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary• Group income protection• Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcareHealth & Wellbeing benefits:• Private medical insurance• Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*• Counselling and support for you and your immediate family• Virtual GP for you and your immediate family• Cycle to work*Other benefits:• Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts• Gifts for career and family milestones• One volunteering day per year to support local organisations• Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation• Electric vehicle lease scheme*Please note* These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee's post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.Boost your careerFind thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today. #J-18808-Ljbffr