Assistant Tax Manager (Personal Tax)

Hays; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy firm in Bournemouth seeks a proactive Assistant Tax Manager specializing in personal tax. The role involves managing compliance for various clients while providing mentorship to junior staff. This opportunity combines hands-on responsibilities with the potential for personal growth in a supportive hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates should bring strong compliance experience and be CTA qualified.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

35-hour work week

25 days holiday

Life assurance and generous pension scheme

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in personal tax compliance and advisory.
• Proven ability to manage your own portfolio.
• Collaborative mindset and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full compliance cycle for a diverse portfolio.
• Provide ad hoc advisory support.
• Develop junior team members through training.

Skills

Personal tax compliance

Advisory skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

CTA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Hays Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

Assistant Tax Manager (Personal Tax)

Hays Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Assistant Manager – Personal Tax | Bournemouth | Hybrid Working | CTA Preferred

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Profit Share

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a proactive and experienced personal tax professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected, independent accountancy firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence and a people-first culture.

The Client is a forward-thinking firm with over 50 tax professionals across four UK offices. Known for their deep expertise in personal tax and strong client relationships—particularly in the rural, landed estates, and private client sectors—they offer a collaborative environment where your contribution truly matters.

The Role

As an Assistant Manager in the Personal Tax team, you’ll play a key role in managing the full compliance cycle for a diverse portfolio of individuals, trusts, partnerships, and LLPs. You’ll also provide ad hoc advisory support and help develop junior team members through on-the-job training.

This is a hands-on role with real variety and the opportunity to shape your own advisory focus—whether that’s inheritance tax, capital gains, international tax, or trust planning.

What You’ll Bring

• CTA qualified (or equivalent), or working towards
• Strong experience in personal tax compliance and advisory
• Proven ability to manage your own portfolio and review junior staff work
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A collaborative mindset and a high level of attention to detail

Why Join This Firm?

• Hybrid working – up to 3 days from home per week
• 35-hour work week with flexible core hours (10am–4pm)
• Profit-sharing plan and discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday, life assurance, and a generous pension scheme
• A supportive, inclusive culture with real progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-net-worth clients and complex tax matters

Whether you're looking to step up into a leadership role or deepen your expertise in a firm that values your growth, this is a rare opportunity to join a team that combines tradition with innovation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on 07900 224915.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.

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Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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