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 department

25 days holiday

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.

Refer a friend

If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)