Assistant Tax Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Chigwell; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Chigwell is seeking an experienced Assistant Tax Advisory Manager to support tax partners in delivering complex tax advice for a diverse client portfolio. The role includes managing advisory projects, drafting reports, and providing proactive tax planning. Ideal candidates should be CTA qualified with a strong tax background. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, with excellent benefits and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank + Christmas shutdown

Life cover (x3 salary)

Enhanced maternity pay

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple advisory projects simultaneously.
• Broad and deep technical knowledge in various tax areas.
• Ability to articulate technical tax concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of advisory projects from planning to completion.
• Draft technical advice letters and detailed tax reports.
• Provide proactive tax planning for clients.

Skills

Client-facing confidence

Technical written communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

CTA qualified or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

A dynamic and forward-thinking top 100 accountancy practice is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Assistant Tax Advisory Manager or Manager to join their Walthamstow office. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a technically strong team with ambitious growth plans and a wide-ranging client base.

The Assistant Tax Advisory Manager will support the tax partners in delivering complex tax advice and managing advisory projects for a diverse client portfolio. You will work closely with clients, partners, and internal teams to provide high-quality tax planning, lead technical discussions, and oversee the preparation of advisory documentation. The role will be heavily focused on project management and technical delivery across a broad spectrum of tax areas.

Assistant Tax Manager Job Overview

• Take ownership of advisory projects from planning to completion
• Draft technical advice letters and detailed tax reports
• Provide proactive tax planning for clients across various sectors
• Liaise with clients to manage advisory deliverables and build strong relationships
• Respond to complex HMRC enquiries with appropriate technical guidance
• Mentor and assist with training tax team members
• Collaborate with the manager, group and partners to contribute to departmental development and growth

Assistant Tax Manager Job Requirements

• CTA qualified (or equivalent/QBE with strong tax background)
• Broad and deep technical knowledge in either corporate, personal, IHT/trust, and international tax
• Proven ability to manage multiple advisory projects simultaneously
• High-quality written communication, with the ability to articulate technical tax concepts clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing confidence
• Excellent IT proficiency, including MS Word and Excel

Assistant Tax Manager Salary & Benefits

• 55,000 - 65,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank + Christmas shutdown
• Life cover (x3 salary)
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing partnership to partnership
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working available (2 days per week)

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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