Private Client Tax Manager – Bristol

Company: Oscar Wood
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will manage a high-quality portfolio of high-net-worth clients, delivering tax compliance and advisory services. You will work closely with Partners and Directors to support UK and international tax matters, including trusts and estates, with a focus on growth and client relationships. The position offers leadership opportunities, ongoing technical training, and a collaborative environment within a respected firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Ongoing technical training and professional development
  • Leadership and mentoring opportunities
  • Clear career progression
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of HNW individuals, private clients and trusts
  • Prepare and review personal tax returns and complex tax computations
  • Advise on Income Tax, CGT, IHT and wider private client tax matters
  • Support clients with UK residence and international tax issues
  • Advise on overseas income, gains and investments
  • Assist with cross-border tax planning and double tax relief claims
  • Support advice on trusts, estates and succession planning
  • Prepare technical reports and written tax advice
  • Deal directly with clients, HMRC and professional advisers
  • Identify tax planning and advisory opportunities
  • Review work and provide guidance to junior team members
  • Build strong, long-term client relationships

Key requirements

  • Strong experience in UK Private Client Tax in an accountancy or professional services environment
  • Strong personal tax compliance and advisory experience
  • Experience advising HNW individuals, families and business owners
  • Good technical knowledge of IHT, CGT and trusts
  • Experience with international or cross-border tax matters advantageous
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills
  • Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
  • Strong organisational and technical skills
  • Proactive, commercial and client-focused approach
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills
  • Proactive and client-focused mindset
  • Strong organisational skills
  • IHT
  • CGT
  • trusts

Posted: September 14th, 2026