Tax Manager

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Harrogate seeks a Tax Manager to manage a diverse tax portfolio, ensuring compliance and supporting junior staff. This role offers a flexible work environment, opportunities for progression, and a focus on team well-being.

Benefits

Holiday Package: 22 days + 8 bank holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Company pension scheme

Friendly, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio including 100+ corporate tax and 300+ personal tax returns.
• Take responsibility for all HMRC tax enquiries and client correspondence.
• Oversee VAT submissions and corporation tax compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

ACCA

ACA

CTA

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Our client, a long-established and growing accountancy firm based in Harrogate, has been serving businesses and individuals for over 20 years. Established in 2003, they have built a reputation for providing high-quality tax and accounting services with a personable, down-to-earth approach. They foster a relaxed and collaborative environment—no suits required—and focus on building a team culture that values well-being as much as technical excellence, with regular team-building activities that go beyond the corporate norm.

Working across a varied portfolio including corporate and personal tax, VAT, and statutory accounts, they are known for their tailored client service and hands-on approach. There is no audit work, allowing for a strong focus on tax and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a step up into a managerial position or a flexible role with progression. Successful candidates will manage a varied tax portfolio and support the wider practice operations.

Tax Manager Job Overview

• Manage a portfolio including 100+ corporate tax (CT600) and 300+ personal tax (SA100) returns.
• Take responsibility for all HMRC tax enquiries and client correspondence.
• Prepare and review accounts under FRS 102, with some exposure to FRS 105 and group accounts.
• Oversee VAT submissions, self-assessments, and corporation tax compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams including bookkeeping, payroll, and office administration.
• Support junior staff development and contribute to process improvements.

Tax Manager Job Requirements

• 3+ years experience in a similar role.
• ACCA / ACA / CTA qualified or part-qualified.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and statutory accounts.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work 100% office-based in Harrogate/Leeds.

Salary & Benefits

• Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexibility for school runs and personal commitments)
• Holiday Package: 22 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing annually by 1 day)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Friendly, team-oriented environment with regular team outings
• Company pension scheme

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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