Private Client Tax Assistant Manager

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

7/7/2025

We are currently recruiting for a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager to join our growing team in Chatham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a blend of personal tax compliance and advisory projects, while building strong client relationships and collaborating across service lines.

Department Tax Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Chatham Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To

About The Role

• Manage a varied portfolio of private clients, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Deliver personal tax compliance and contribute to advisory work
• Ensure all client work is completed in line with agreed budgets and internal standards such as The KR Way and Life of a Tax Return.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through training, research, monitoring changes in legislation and HMRC policy.
• Liaise with internal teams on client matters and build your internal profile among partners and directors across service lines.
• Attend client meetings and play a key role in relationship and workflow management.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and manage client billing effectively.
• Support one-off compliance and advisory assignments as needed.
• Supervise junior members of the team involved in the delivery of private client tax work.
• Opportunity, with the required support from the firm, to become a People Manager for more junior members of the team.
  
  

What we're looking for

• Qualified CTA/ATT or qualified by experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen eye for detail
  
  

What we can offer

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
• Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying.
• Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses.
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan.
  
  

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [email protected]. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

About Kreston Reeves

With 200 years of history, we are an award-winning professional services firm with offices in London, Kent and Sussex. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and wealth services, tailored to our clients’ needs.

We guide our clients, colleagues and communities to a brighter future. We help businesses, not for profit organisations, individuals and families with more than just accountancy, business and wealth advice.

Our dedication to providing a personal service is what sets us apart – we get to know you, understand your goals, support and advise you on your journey to help you realise your ambitions.

We’re proud to be B Corp™ certified, demonstrating our commitment to our environmental, social and governance programme which is central to our purpose and vision. We actively encourage all our colleagues to give back to their local communities whenever they can.

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