Assistant Tax Manager

Butler Rose; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Study support

Enhanced pension contributions

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Butler Rose is supporting a well-established Birmingham firm recruiting an Assistant Tax Manager. You will work with Directors and international offices on diverse UK tax matters, developing towards Manager level.

The role focuses on personal tax compliance, advisory work, and mentoring junior staff while coordinating workloads across a portfolio. Hybrid working in Birmingham is offered with study support and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in personal tax with compliance exposure.
• Ability to review UK tax returns and support junior staff.
• Developing experience in reviewing work and supporting junior staff.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and UK tax compliance with support.
• Prepare and review UK tax returns and identify issues.
• Support Managers/Directors on more complex returns.
• Oversee junior staff and monitor deadlines.

Skills

Personal tax experience

Client facing

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Education

CTA qualification / near completion

Job description

Assistant Tax Manager
Birmingham (Hybrid)
Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)

Butler Rose, public practice is delighted to be supporting one of our clients a well established firm based in Birmingham. They've got a great opportunity for an Assistant Tax Manager to join their team. You will work closely with the Directors and collaborate with the international offices, gaining exposure to interesting and complex tax matters. This role is designed as a step towards Manager level, offering the right candidate the opportunity to build confidence, develop technical depth, and take on increasing responsibility

Role Requirements-

• Manage a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for their UK tax compliance with support from senior team members.
• Prepare and begin reviewing UK tax returns, developing confidence in identifying issues and ensuring accuracy.
• Support the review process by assisting Managers and Directors on more complex returns.
• Assist in overseeing and supporting junior staff, including reviewing straightforward work and helping monitor deadlines.
• Begin to take a more active role in managing workflow and prioritising jobs across your portfolio.
• Prepare advisory work for individuals and assist on more complex planning projects.
• Develop confidence in dealing with client queries and gradually take a more front-facing role.
• Work with internal teams and support coordination with international offices where required.
• Identify technical issues and carry out research with support, building towards more independent judgement.
• Contribute to team development and participate in internal training.

Person Responsibilities -

• Strong experience in personal tax, with good exposure to compliance and some review experience.
• CTA qualified (or close to completion) - Ideal but not essential.
• Developing experience in reviewing work and supporting junior staff.
• Increasing confidence working autonomously, with appropriate escalation.
• Exposure to double tax treaties, residency issues, and international tax matters is desirable.
• Exposure to US tax or internationally mobile clients is advantageous.
• Developing client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive mindset with ambition to progress to Manager level.

Employee Benefits-

• Competitive salary
• 23 days' annual leave, plus public holidays
• Additional holiday allowance for each year of service
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Health Cash Plan including gym discounts and online GP
• Flexible working options
• Career progression opportunities
• Study support
• Regular team and firm-wide social events

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to join this firm of choice.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.