Tax Client Manager - Trusts & Estates


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£48,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shrewsbury, SY3 7FA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

I'm excited to be working with an accountancy practice in Shropshire who are seeking an experienced and client-focused Tax Client Manager - Trusts & Estates to join their growing private client tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with strong technical expertise in trusts, estates, inheritance tax, and personal taxation to manage a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and trusts. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, delivering high-quality compliance services while identifying planning opportunities and supporting the development of long-term client relationships.

Your new role

This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of trusts, estates and private clients, providing specialist advice on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, succession planning and estate administration. You will build strong relationships with clients and professional advisers, oversee tax compliance matters, identify planning opportunities, support complex advisory projects, and mentor junior team members, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client tax professional looking to develop their career within a collaborative and client-focused environment.

What you'll need to succeed

Professional qualification (ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Strong private client tax experience, particularly within trusts and estates

Excellent knowledge of UK trust taxation, IHT, CGT and estate administration

Strong client-facing, analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Desirable Experience:

CTA qualified or studying towards CTA

Previous mentoring or supervisory experience

Knowledge of landed estates, Agricultural Property Relief (APR), Business Property Relief (BPR) and family wealth planning

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Flexible working arrangements.

Generous holiday entitlement.

Wide range of employee benefits

Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Support for continued professional qualifications and technical training.

A collaborative and supportive working environment.

Exposure to a high-quality portfolio of private clients and complex advisory work.

What you need to do now

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