Tax Manager

Tax Manager
£50,000 - £55,000
Hybrid

CTA is not required for this role.

Are you an experienced Tax Senior or Tax Manager looking for a long term career progression opportunity?

Do you have a background in Tax Advisory and are excellent at building client relationships?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Tax Manager to join our client's successful and growing independent practice.

This role is essential in delivering expert, strategic tax advisory services to a diverse client base of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and owner-managed businesses (OMBs). As a key contributor to client success and firm growth, the Tax Manager will lead complex tax engagements, ensure compliance with evolving HMRC regulations, and drive tax efficiency through forward-thinking planning. With a strong emphasis on client relationship management, technical precision, and business development, this position offers a dynamic opportunity to shape client outcomes and contribute to the firm’s long-term success. The ideal candidate will bring deep mixed tax expertise, leadership experience, and exceptional communication skills, thriving in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a portfolio of SME and OMB clients across multiple tax disciplines, including corporation tax, income tax, VAT, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax.

Deliver strategic tax planning advice that maximises efficiency while ensuring full compliance with current HMRC regulations.

Mentor and supervise junior team members, including performance reviews, training, and professional development.

Prepare, review, and finalise complex tax returns, computations, and advisory reports with accuracy and timeliness.

Serve as the primary client contact for key accounts, fostering long-term relationships through proactive communication and tailored advice.

Collaborate with audit, advisory, and other service teams to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions.

Monitor and implement updates to tax legislation and regulations, ensuring service delivery remains compliant and forward-looking.

Support business development efforts, including client acquisition, service expansion, and cross-selling opportunities.

Participate in internal quality assurance processes and contribute to continuous improvement within the tax team.

Requirements

An experienced Tax Senior or Tax Manager looking for a long term career progression opportunity.

No CTA required for this role - much more focused on skills and experience.

Experienced in mixed tax advisory, preferably within a firm serving SMEs and OMBs.

In-depth technical expertise in corporation tax, income tax, VAT, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.

Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver value-driven tax solutions to business owners and directors.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear, actionable insights.

Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g. CCH, CaseWare, TaxCalc) and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

High attention to detail, analytical mindset and strong problem-solving capabilities.

CTA is not required for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000 plus benefits package

To apply please contact Andy Irvine on (phone number removed)

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