Personal Tax Manager

CLEARLINE RECRUITMENT LTD; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Brighton is seeking a Personal Tax Manager to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients while providing strategic input and mentoring to junior members. With a strong culture of progression and support, the firm promotes a hybrid working model and offers various benefits, including enhanced parental packages and social events.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Flexible working options (hybrid model, up to 2 days remote)

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Birthday leave

Flu vaccinations provided

Regular social events and team activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing a sizeable client portfolio.
• Tech-savvy and proficient using IRIS and Xero.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients.
• Provide strategic input and contribute to business development.
• Support junior team members through training and mentoring.

Skills

Technical accounting and taxation expertise

Relationship management

Mentoring and coaching

Organisational skills

Networking

Decision making

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Job description

Role: Personal Tax Manager
Location: Brighton
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30, 1-hour lunch)

Minimum 30 hours across 4 days may be considered

Pay: From 52,000 per annum, depending on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Personal Tax Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, a fast-growing and well-respected accountancy firm based in central Brighton. This firm provides a full suite of accounting, tax, payroll, advisory, and financial planning services to thousands of businesses and individuals across the region.

Benefits:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Flexible working options - hybrid model (up to 2 days remote per week, pro rata for part-time)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Birthday leave (non-contractual)
• Flu vaccinations provided
• Regular social events and team activities

The Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualification essential
• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing a sizeable client portfolio (circa 250k- 375k in fees)
• Strong technical accounting and taxation expertise
• Proficient in reviewing financial statements and driving team performance
• Skilled in relationship management and confident in networking situations
• Adept in mentoring and coaching team members effectively
• Tech-savvy, ideally with experience using IRIS and Xero software
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to accuracy
• Comfortable making informed decisions independently
• Must have the right to work in the UK

The Role:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, delivering excellent service and tailored advice
• Provide strategic input and contribute to business development initiatives
• Support junior team members through training and mentoring
• Review tax returns, ensure compliance, and manage client expectations effectively
• Foster internal collaboration across departments to drive performance and service standards
• Act as a role model within the team, championing best practices
• Embrace new technologies to streamline workflows and improve client outcomes

If you're keen to join an ambitious and forward-thinking team offering a strong culture of progression and support, then please apply to this Personal Tax Manager role below or call Jamie Watson on Clearline Recruitment on (phone number removed) between 09:00 and 17:30.