Assistant Manager Business Tax

S&W; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their Business Tax team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, providing essential tax compliance and advisory services. The collaborative environment encourages personal growth and development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact. With a focus on mentoring and business development, this position allows you to shape your career while contributing to the firm's ongoing success. Join a team that values expertise and ambition and be part of a rapid growth journey in a vibrant city.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension

Hybrid Working

Generous Holiday

Options to Purchase Extra Leave

Shared Parental Leave

Funded Professional Training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Eye Care Support

Qualifications

• Substantial corporate tax experience within professional services.
• Experience providing tax advice on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients for tax compliance and advisory services.
• Mentor junior staff and conduct performance appraisals.

Skills

Corporate Tax Experience

Tax Advisory Skills

Stakeholder Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Business Development

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA)

Tax Advisor (CTA)

Job description

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Company Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

Job Purpose
We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Business Tax team in Manchester, responsible for providing tax compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients.

If you want a role in central Manchester in a collaborative and social department on a rapid growth journey and want the opportunity to put your own stamp on your career growth, please keep reading.

This role involves managing a portfolio of clients, providing tax compliance and advisory services, and actively seeking new business opportunities to inform the Partner about potential growth areas.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Relationship and key stakeholder management, handling a portfolio of complex cases from both advisory and compliance perspectives.
• Management and development of staff, mentoring junior staff, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Ensuring compliance work follows procedures and relevant guidance from institutes and HMRC.

Qualifications

To be successful, you should have:

• Substantial corporate tax experience within professional services.
• Experience providing tax advice on complex matters.
• Ability to manage and coach others.
• An interest in developing business growth skills.

Professional Qualifications And Education

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) or equivalent.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, hybrid working (role dependent), generous holiday, options to purchase extra leave, shared parental leave, funded professional training, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and eye care support.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application process.