CKLG Careers

At CKLG you will have the opportunity to grow in a supportive and friendly environment. We passionately believe in supporting every member of the team with their personal development both in and outside of work, and we strive to create a flexible work-life balance for the whole company. 

Current vacancies

Private Client Tax Manager

Permanent | Full time (35 hours) | Hybrid & flexi-time working

CKLG Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers, based outside Cambridge, are looking for someone with a strong background in Personal Tax to become a permanent addition to their Tax team. This position comprises private client compliance and advisory work. You will be working as part of a team receiving ongoing support from the existing team members.

You will work on an interesting and varied portfolio of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs (EIS/SEIS/VCT), landlords, self-employed individuals, and internationally mobile individuals.  You will also be working on HMRC Enquiries and Disclosures and 60-day CGT Returns.  Advisory work is broad and varied and includes planning around IHT, CGT, Trusts, Property holding structures, residency, and taxation of employee share awards / options.

CKLG will consider applications from candidates who are qualified by experience and from those who are members of the Chartered Institute of Tax (CIOT). 

At this level you would be responsible for, and be the primary contact on, a full client portfolio.  You will report to the Director and senior management but will have autonomy over your day-to-day work and manage your own workload.  You would be expected to have experience in reviewing work prepared by junior members of staff, preparing advisory reports, and be involved with taking meetings / calls with potential new clients.

The vacancy is for a full-time position, but we would consider applicants wanting to work a four-day week.

Applications:

Please send your CV with covering letter (addressed to Katie Holmes) to Esther McVee.

Salary:
£55,000 – £65,000

Benefits:
25 days’ holiday per annum (FTE) plus Bank Holidays

Staff parking

Pension (6% employer contribution)

Flexible benefits package

Volunteering leave

Payment of professional memberships

Closing date: Rolling 

 

 

What is it like working at CKLG?

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Whilst we continue to welcome new enquiries, please note that as of 1 October 2026, we are unable to take on any new clients requiring support with 2025/26 tax returns.

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