Tax Manager

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Tax Manager role where you will help shape the future of a growing tax function. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in developing the firm’s personal tax offering, building client relationships, and influencing how the department evolves. This is not a siloed role. You will be trusted to take ownership, contribute ideas, and help drive the business forward. Ideal for someone looking to move beyond delivery and into a position with real responsibility and long-term leadership potential.
Job Title: Tax Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Weybridge
Salary: £50,000 – 60,000
Reference no: 16049
Benefits:
* Direct exposure to senior leadership
* Clear pathway towards a leadership position
* Ongoing professional development support
* Opportunity to shape and grow a depatment
* 25 days annual leave
Tax Manager - About the role
You will manage a portfolio of private clients, overseeing their tax affairs while identifying opportunities to add value through advisory work. Alongside compliance, you will work directly with senior leadership on developing the tax offering, improving processes, and supporting the firm’s growth. The role offers a broad scope, with involvement in both client work and internal development, making it well suited to someone looking to step into a more influential position.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients and ensure all deadlines are met
* Oversee the preparation and review of personal tax returns
* Act as a main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships
* Identify and support tax planning opportunities
* Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients
* Support the development and growth of the tax function
* Work closely with senior leadership on departmental initiatives
* Assist with mentoring and supporting junior team members
* Contribute to improving processes and client delivery
The successful tax Manager will have:
* ATT or CTA qualified, or equivalent
* Strong experience in personal tax within practice
* Exposure to advisory work, or a desire to develop in this area
* Experience managing client relationships
* Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Confident communication skills
* Commercial awareness and interest in business growth
* Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders
* Experience in corporate tax is beneficial but not essential
* Full right to work in the UK
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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