Private Client Tax Senior Manager | Belfast - HybridSalary:  £65,000k to £75,000k base plus benefitsAdvisory-Focused Role | Full Client Ownership This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Tax Manager to join a highly regarded professional services firm, taking on a genuinely advisory-led role with full ownership of a diverse client portfolio.  This position offers the chance to move beyond pure compliance and step into a role where you will lead on complex advisory work, build long-term client relationships, and play an active role in developing junior team members and contributing to business growth.  It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with client interaction, commercial thinking, and people development. The Role In this role, you will take ownership of a portfolio of private clients, delivering high-quality advisory services across areas such as inheritance tax, capital gains tax, trusts, estates, and succession planning. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong, long-term relationships and becoming their main point of contact for complex personal tax matters. You will also:Lead and deliver complex private client advisory work end-to-endManage and develop client relationships, providing proactive, trusted adviceIdentify opportunities for new advisory work and contribute to business developmentOversee multiple assignments, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong client serviceReview and sign off complex compliance work where requiredCollaborate with wider teams to deliver joined-up client solutionsMentor and support junior team members in their technical and professional developmentTake responsibility for engagements from initial opportunity through to delivery and billingAbout You To be successful in this role, you will have:Strong experience in private client tax within a professional services environmentA clear focus on advisory work, alongside compliance experienceProfessional qualification (CTA, ACA/CA, ATT, STEP or equivalent)Experience managing client relationships directly and confidentlyStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projectsExperience mentoring or supporting junior team membersA commercial mindset with the ability to spot and develop opportunitiesExcellent communication skills and confidence working with clientsThe ability to work independently and take full ownership of your portfolioExposure to international tax matters and UK/Ireland cross-border work would be advantageous but not essential.

Training & Competence Supervisor  Our client is a well-established and growing wealth management group, home to a team of Financial Planners, Mortgage Advisers and Corporate Financial Planners across the UK. As they continue to grow, they're looking for a Training & Competence Supervisor to join their T&C function and help ensure advisers are supported, developed, and compliant with FCA requirements. What you'll be doing:Overseeing T&C for a portfolio of advisers, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and the firm's T&C SchemeRunning observed meetings, 1-2-1s, coaching and feedback sessionsSupporting new and trainee advisers on their journey to full competent adviser statusDelivering induction and ongoing trainingMaintaining accurate T&C records and reporting findings with clear recommendationsMonitoring transactions against company and FCA benchmarksWhat you'll need:Current experience in a Training & Competence role within Financial Services, and a clear understanding of what the role involves day to dayLevel 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS or DipFA)Strong observation, coaching and feedback skillsA pragmatic, analytical approach with the confidence to challenge appropriatelyExcellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to individuals and groupsDesirable:Previous experience as a Financial Planner/AdviserJ07 (Supervision in a Regulated Environment) or equivalentThis is a full-time, home-based role with occasional travel to the Bath and London London

HR Consultant | Edinburgh – Hybrid | Client-Site TravelWe’re looking for an HR Consultant to join a growing People Consultancy team in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional with 2+ years’ experience who wants to broaden their experience, work with a variety of businesses and develop their career within consultancy.If you're currently working in an internal HR role and looking to make the move into consultancy, this could be a great next step. Equally, if you're already working in HR consultancy and want to join a growing and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleNo two days will be the same. You'll work with clients across a range of sectors and at different stages of their growth, providing practical, commercial HR advice and helping them solve real people challenges.You'll be involved in:Providing advice across day-to-day HR, employee relations and employment mattersBuilding strong and trusted relationships with clientsSupporting clients with HR policies, processes and best practiceAdvising managers on recruitment, people management and employee issuesSupporting employee relations and people-related projectsHelping businesses develop positive, inclusive and values-led culturesCreating practical HR tools, processes and documentationSupporting the implementation of HR solutions that add genuine valueRepresenting the business at external events and supporting business development activityYou'll work closely with experienced Senior Consultants who will support your development while giving you the opportunity to take ownership and build your consultancy skills.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who is commercial, curious, solutions-focused and great with people.You'll ideally have:2+ years' HR experienceStrong knowledge of HR practice, employee relations and employment legislationExperience in an internal HR or consultancy environmentExcellent communication, listening and questioning skillsThe confidence to build relationships with clients and advise managersA practical and commercially focused approach to problem solvingStrong organisation and attention to detailCIPD qualified or willing to work towards the qualificationA genuine interest in developing your HR and consultancy careerFull driving licence and access to a car – essentialWhy Consider It?This is a great opportunity to move into consultancy and significantly broaden your HR experience. Rather than being focused on one organisation, you'll work with a diverse client base, giving you exposure to different sectors, cultures, business challenges and HR environments.You'll join an established team of 60+ HR, Health & Safety and Talent Development specialists, with plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and progress your career.Interested?If you're ready to take your HR career in a new direction and are looking for an opportunity to build your consultancy experience in Edinburgh, we'd love to hear from you.

Payroll Assistant Manager Accountancy & Business Advisory Services Aberdeen  |  Permanent, Full-Time   Broadgate Search is delighted to be retained on a confidential basis by a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm, to appoint an experienced Payroll Assistant Manager based in or around Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong payroll professional who is ready to combine hands-on client delivery with genuine people-management responsibility, working across a varied and interesting client portfolio. Aberdeen is the preferred base for this role, but our client is genuinely open-minded on location for the right candidate and would encourage strong applicants elsewhere to get in touch. Our client places real value on strong client relationships and a supportive, high-performing team culture, and this role offers a clear route for someone looking to build their career within a well-regarded professional services environment. The Role Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will use your technical payroll knowledge to deliver client assignments from planning through to completion, while demonstrating strong people-management skills including delegation, motivation and support. You will manage team workflow, control time and cost budgets, and build strong professional relationships that support the firm's wider growth. Key ResponsibilitiesApply strong technical and operational knowledge to manage increasingly complex client requirements and tasksResearch and resolve complex technical problems, confidently handling difficult client engagementsDelegate work across the team, set clear expectations, provide support, and hold colleagues accountable for deliveryTake ownership of the team's output — reviewing work, providing feedback, and maximising productivity and utilisationManage the financial and operational aspects of client work, including scope and productive timeWork in an agile way to supervise several assignments concurrently, ensuring timely and accurate deliveryConsistently deliver technical work to a high standard, meeting agreed deadlines and budgetsBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, stakeholders and professional advisorsIdentify opportunities where the firm can further support clients and colleaguesAct as a trusted advisor to colleagues, clients and business contacts, handling queries effectivelyIdentify and champion improvements to client service and internal processesContribute to marketing activity and represent the business at networking and client events  Payroll & Technical ResponsibilitiesProcess client payrolls accurately, seeking guidance from senior colleagues where requiredMaintain up-to-date technical knowledge and monitor upcoming changes in payroll legislation, recommending and implementing process improvementsIdentify training needs and deliver technical and procedural updates to the wider teamSupport and lead specialist technical projects as requiredMaintain accurate, high-quality client process documentationMaintain strong working knowledge of relevant payroll software, resolving provider issues and adapting processes as neededManage day-to-day team operations to ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met and client queries are resolvedSupport colleagues in managing and resolving significant client challenges, escalating appropriately  What We're Looking For EssentialHigher Grade/A Level (or equivalent) and a relevant professional qualificationStrong organisational skills with excellent written and verbal communicationConfident user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant softwareExcellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilityWorking knowledge of relevant payroll legislation and industry best practiceDesirableUniversity degree (2:1 classification or above)Previous experience in a similar payroll roleExperience managing a client portfolio and working to tight deadlinesExperience supervising or managing staffExperience with technical compliance and advisory workYou'll Also BringA collaborative style, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levelsThe ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing deadlinesSelf-motivation, with a track record of turning ideas into practiceHow to Apply This appointment is being handled on a confidential and retained basis by Broadgate Search. To find out more or to apply, please get in touch with our team — all enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence, and no details will be shared with any third party without your prior consent. Broadgate Search  |  william@broadgatesearch.com

Payroll Advisor (Enterprise) Aberdeen or Glasgow  |  £30,000 to £32,000  |  Hybrid working The Opportunity Our client, a well-established professional services firm with a long track record of advising organisations across a range of sectors, is looking for an experienced Payroll Advisor to join its Enterprise payroll team. This search is being run on a confidential basis; full details of the business will be shared with shortlisted candidates. This is a strong next step for someone who already has solid payroll experience and is ready to take on more responsibility: advising clients directly, supervising junior colleagues, and getting involved in more technical and complex payroll work.   What You'll Be DoingAdvising clients on a range of payroll and compliance matters, applying your technical knowledge across different scenarios to meet their needsProcessing complex payrolls and researching solutions to technical problems, escalating where neededReviewing and issuing client output with a good degree of autonomy, while keeping risk front of mindBuilding genuine relationships with clients and their teams, and spotting opportunities where the firm could support them furtherDelegating and managing workflow across the team, making sure junior colleagues understand what's expected and are supported to deliverReviewing the work of junior colleagues, giving feedback, and helping develop their skillsKeeping on top of payroll legislation changes and helping implement updates to processes as neededReviewing and sending payment runs in line with audit requirementsMaintaining clear, accurate process documentation for your client portfolioTesting software updates and liaising with providers when issues come upActing as a first point of contact for more junior team members needing day-to-day guidanceContributing to monthly control reviews as part of the wider audit processGetting involved in process improvement initiatives across the team What We're Looking For Experience & qualificationsRelevant professional qualifications, plus Higher/A-Level or equivalentA degree is preferred but not essentialAround 3 to 4 years' relevant payroll experience, ideally in a similar advisory roleExperience managing a client portfolio and working to tight deadlinesSome experience of technical compliance and advisory workExperience supervising or mentoring junior staff is an advantageSkills & attributesStrong organisational skills and excellent attention to detailConfident written and verbal communicatorComfortable with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and payroll softwareA natural problem-solver with sound knowledge of relevant payroll legislation and best practiceA team player who builds good relationships at all levelsSelf-motivated, able to work on your own initiative and turn ideas into action Why Apply This is a genuinely varied role with a clear path for progression. You'll get real client exposure, a say in how the team runs, and the chance to develop both your technical expertise and your people-management experience. The client offers a supportive, collaborative culture and is investing in the growth of this team. This role is being handled on a confidential basis. The identity of the hiring organisation will be disclosed to candidates who progress to interview.

Training & Competence Supervisor  Our client is a well-established and growing wealth management group, home to a team of Financial Planners, Mortgage Advisers and Corporate Financial Planners across the UK. As they continue to grow, they're looking for a Training & Competence Supervisor to join their T&C function and help ensure advisers are supported, developed, and compliant with FCA requirements. What you'll be doing:Overseeing T&C for a portfolio of advisers, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and the firm's T&C SchemeRunning observed meetings, 1-2-1s, coaching and feedback sessionsSupporting new and trainee advisers on their journey to full competent adviser statusDelivering induction and ongoing trainingMaintaining accurate T&C records and reporting findings with clear recommendationsMonitoring transactions against company and FCA benchmarksWhat you'll need:Current experience in a Training & Competence role within Financial Services, and a clear understanding of what the role involves day to dayLevel 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS or DipFA)Strong observation, coaching and feedback skillsA pragmatic, analytical approach with the confidence to challenge appropriatelyExcellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to individuals and groupsDesirable:Previous experience as a Financial Planner/AdviserJ07 (Supervision in a Regulated Environment) or equivalentThis is a full-time, home-based role with occasional travel to the Bath and London London

(Senior) Manager, Corporate Tax Location: Zug, Switzerland We are partnering with an established professional services firm seeking an experienced Corporate Tax professional to join its Swiss practice. Working with a mix of Swiss and international clients, you will provide corporate tax advice, support transaction and restructuring activity, and manage relationships across a varied client portfolio. RequirementsStrong Swiss corporate tax experienceExperience gained within professional services or industryAbility to manage client relationships independentlyBroad experience across corporate tax advisory mattersFluent German and EnglishItalian advantageousOfferingDiverse client portfolioHigh degree of autonomyExposure to international projectsFlexible working environmentCollaborative culture and supportive leadership teamYou'll be joining a team that values expertise, collaboration and individuality in equal measure. People are trusted to be themselves, share their ideas and contribute beyond their job title. It's a supportive, inclusive environment where strong technical work and genuine relationships matter. Diversity & Inclusion Broadgate believes that diverse teams create stronger businesses. We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting an inclusive recruitment process where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully and given the opportunity to succeed. If there is anything we can do to support you throughout the application process, please let us know. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

(Senior) Manager, Corporate Tax Location: Zug, Switzerland We are partnering with an established professional services firm seeking an experienced Corporate Tax professional to join its Swiss practice. Working with a mix of Swiss and international clients, you will provide corporate tax advice, support transaction and restructuring activity, and manage relationships across a varied client portfolio. RequirementsStrong Swiss corporate tax experienceExperience gained within professional services or industryAbility to manage client relationships independentlyBroad experience across corporate tax advisory mattersFluent German and EnglishItalian advantageousOfferingDiverse client portfolioHigh degree of autonomyExposure to international projectsFlexible working environmentCollaborative culture and supportive leadership teamYou'll be joining a team that values expertise, collaboration and individuality in equal measure. People are trusted to be themselves, share their ideas and contribute beyond their job title. It's a supportive, inclusive environment where strong technical work and genuine relationships matter. Diversity & Inclusion Broadgate believes that diverse teams create stronger businesses. We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting an inclusive recruitment process where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully and given the opportunity to succeed. If there is anything we can do to support you throughout the application process, please let us know. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.