Assistant Tax Manager

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional annual leave

Enhanced employer pension

Flexible working options

Health Cash Plan

Career progression to Tax Manager

Mentoring and development

Social events

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training is partnering with a Bromsgrove accountancy practice to recruit an Assistant Tax Manager. This role focuses on managing personal tax client portfolios and expanding advisory capabilities while mentoring junior staff.

You will work with senior leaders to deliver accurate UK tax returns, identify planning opportunities, and contribute to the growth of the tax team through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong personal tax experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• CTA qualified or near completion (preferred).
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues.
• Confidence managing own workload and client relationships.
• Exposure to international tax matters, residency issues or double tax treaties is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients and oversee UK tax compliance.
• Prepare and review UK tax returns and identify planning opportunities.
• Support Managers and Directors on complex tax matters and advisory projects.
• Review junior team members' work and provide guidance.
• Manage workflow to meet deadlines and maintain client service.

Skills

Personal tax

CTA qualification

Client management

Advisory experience

International tax exposure

Communication skills

Mentoring

Job description

I'm working with a highly respected accountancy practice in Bromsgrove that's looking to appoint an Assistant Tax Manager to join its growing Tax team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional looking to move beyond pure compliance and develop their advisory experience. You'll work closely with senior leaders, manage your own portfolio and play a key role in mentoring junior team members, all while building the skills and confidence needed to progress into a Tax Manager position.

What's in it for you?

• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Flexible working options
• Health Cash Plan including online GP, wellbeing support and discounted gym membership
• Clear career progression to Tax Manager
• Ongoing technical development and mentoring
• Regular team and company social events

The Role

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients and overseeing their UK tax compliance.
• Preparing and reviewing UK tax returns, ensuring accuracy and identifying planning opportunities.
• Supporting Managers and Directors on more complex tax matters and advisory projects.
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing guidance where needed.
• Managing workflow across your portfolio to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Assisting clients with tax queries and developing strong professional relationships.
• Working closely with internal teams to deliver an excellent client experience.
• Researching technical tax matters and contributing to advisory projects.
• Supporting the ongoing development of the wider tax team through knowledge sharing and mentoring.

You will need...

• Strong personal tax experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• CTA qualified, or close to completing your qualification (preferred but not essential).
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues.
• Confidence managing your own workload and client relationships.
• Exposure to international tax matters, residency issues or double tax treaties would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude and genuine ambition to progress into a Tax Manager role.