Assistant Tax Manager

Workforce Staffing; Redditch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Enhanced pension contributions

Flexible working options

Health Cash Plan

CTA study support

Career progression

Mentoring

Social events

Job summary

Workforce Staffing, on behalf of a respected accountancy practice in Bromsgrove, is recruiting an Assistant Tax Manager to join a growing Tax team. You will take ownership of a varied client portfolio and develop advisory experience beyond pure compliance.

You’ll mentor junior staff, support Managers and Directors on more complex matters, and build strong client relationships. The role offers CTA study support, flexible working options, and a clear path to Tax Manager progression.

Qualifications

• Extensive personal tax experience within an accountancy practice.
• CTA qualified or nearing completion (preferred).
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff.
• Confident managing own workload and client relationships.
• Exposure to international tax matters is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ambitious to progress to Tax Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Personal tax experience

CTA qualified

Reviewing work

Client relationships

Education

CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Assistant Tax Manager

Bromsgrove | £42,000 - £50,000 DOE | Full Time | CTA Study Support Available

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?

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 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
• CTA study support
• Clear career progression to Tax Manager
• Ongoing technical development and mentoring
• Regular team and company social events

The Role

You'll take ownership of a varied client portfolios.

• 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.