Mixed Tax Compliance Manager

TPF Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in East London is seeking an experienced Mixed Tax Compliance Manager to oversee tax compliance within a Top 100 accounting practice. The role requires expertise in UK tax laws and management experience. Responsibilities include managing tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of professionals. The position offers a salary up to £85,000 with extensive benefits, including private medical coverage and enhanced parental leave. Interested candidates should contact the recruiter for more information.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000

Extensive benefits package

Hybrid role

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in personal and corporate tax compliance, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong ability to manage compliance under tight deadlines.
• Proven expertise in interpreting complex tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of tax compliance professionals.
• Manage preparation and submission of tax returns in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership and team management

UK tax legislation expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Tax compliance software proficiency

Education

CTA or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

TaxCalc

Thomson Reuters

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Mixed Tax Compliance Manager

Hybrid

East London

CTA

TPF Recruitment, the leading provider of accountancy practice professionals in the southeast, are recruiting an experienced Mixed Tax Compliance Manager to lead and optimise the tax compliance function within a Top 100 accounting practice in London.

This strategic role is essential to ensuring accurate, timely and fully compliant tax filings across corporate, personal and indirect tax areas, including CT600, SA, VAT, PAYE and NICs.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in UK and international tax regulations, a proven ability to manage high-performing compliance teams and a strong commitment to operational excellence. As a key advisor to senior leadership, you will play a critical role in minimizing tax risk, strengthening internal controls and driving process innovation through technology and automation. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape compliance strategy, influence regulatory engagement and contribute to the firm’s reputation as a trusted leader in tax and financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax compliance professionals, ensuring performance excellence and career progression.
• Manage end-to-end preparation, review and submission of corporate, personal and indirect tax returns in compliance with HMRC and international standards.
• Ensure adherence to evolving UK tax legislation, OECD guidelines, and cross-jurisdictional compliance requirements.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes, audit readiness protocols and internal control frameworks.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with audit, advisory, and client service teams to integrate compliance data and deliver cohesive client solutions.
• Champion process improvement initiatives using automation, digital tools and data analytics to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Act as the primary liaison during tax authority audits, inquiries and regulatory investigations.
• Provide strategic insights to leadership on regulatory changes, emerging risks and compliance implications.
• Represent the firm in professional networks, industry forums and regulatory consultations to maintain thought leadership.

Requirements

• CTA or equivalent professional qualification is essential for this role.
• Progressive experience in personal and corporate tax compliance, with a background in a management or leadership capacity.
• Expertise in UK tax legislation, including Corporation Tax, Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and NICs, with exposure to international compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality compliance outputs under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in tax compliance software (e.g., Xero, Sage, TaxCalc, Thomson Reuters) and advanced Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven ability to interpret complex tax regulations and translate them into clear, actionable compliance procedures.
• Experience with internal audit, risk management and regulatory reporting standards.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development, ethics and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Salary up to £85,000 dependent on experience
• Extensive benefits package - Private Medical, Enhanced Parental Leave
• Hybrid role
• Contact Andy Irvine to apply
• 02038314441
• [e-mail]
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