Assistant Tax Manager

Michael Page Finance; Stockport, Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Stockport/Bolton is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager to support day-to-day tax work for SMEs and owner-managed businesses. You will assist with advisory projects, support senior team members on planning, and help inform advisory recommendations through established compliance knowledge.

The role emphasises broad tax knowledge, development of advisory skills, and a collaborative approach within a small team.

Qualifications

• CTA qualified (or within ~2 years post-qualification).
• Strong background in tax compliance, ideally gained in practice.
• Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Broad general tax knowledge rather than a narrow specialist focus.
• Some exposure to tax advisory work is desirable but not essential.
• Keen to develop technical skills and advisory capability.
• Motivated and proactive, with a genuine interest in tax advisory work.
• Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with and delivering tax advisory projects for SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Supporting senior team members on tax planning and advisory work across a range of tax areas.
• Reviewing and building upon existing compliance knowledge to inform advisory recommendations.
• Identifying potential tax planning opportunities within client portfolios.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver integrated client solutions.

Job description

As an Assistant Tax Manager in Stockport, you will help deliver tax work within a Professional Services business, keeping client work organised and moving forward. You will work as part of the Tax department to provide reliable day-to-day support and help the business run smoothly.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Professional Services industry in Stockport.

Description

• Assisting with and delivering tax advisory projects for SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Supporting senior team members on tax planning and advisory work across a range of tax areas.
• Reviewing and building upon existing compliance knowledge to inform advisory recommendations.
• Identifying potential tax planning opportunities within client portfolios.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver integrated client solutions.

Profile

A successful 'Assistant Tax Manager' should have:

• CTA qualified (or within approximately two years post-qualification).
• Strong background in tax compliance, ideally gained in practice.
• Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Broad general tax knowledge rather than a narrow specialist focus.
• Some exposure to tax advisory work is desirable but not essential.
• Keen to develop technical skills and advisory capability.
• Motivated and proactive, with a genuine interest in tax advisory work.
• Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team environment.

Job Offer

• Permanent Assistant Tax Manager position based in Bolton.
• Competitive salary.