Personal Tax Manager

TPF Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Social events

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

TPF Recruitment in Guildford is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients within a growing accountancy practice.

You will deliver compliance and advisory work, mentor the tax team, and liaise with HMRC while driving client relationships and service quality. A strong UK tax foundation is essential, with ATT/CTA qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• ATT or CTA qualified or progress toward qualification.
• 4-5 years' experience within a tax role in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and advisory work beneficial.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring a team.
• Excellent communication with clients and HMRC.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients.
• Deliver tax compliance work and respond to client queries.
• Provide advisory services in areas like inheritance tax, capital gains tax, estate planning and R&D claims.
• Review and coach junior staff; ensure high technical standards.
• Lead deadlines, workflow and project delivery within the tax function.
• Engage with senior leadership on client matters and technical issues.
• Support business development and networking with clients.

Skills

Team management

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

ATT qualification

CTA qualification

Tools

IRIS

Job description

Guildford, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/09/2026

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Guildford that is looking to recruit an experienced Tax Manager to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a multi-office firm with a strong presence across the South East, offering a full suite of accountancy, tax and advisory services to a broad and diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses and private individuals.

The firm offers a collaborative, professional environment with strong progression opportunities and a focus on delivering high-quality, client-focused advice.

The Role

As a Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, delivering both compliance and advisory services while also supporting the development of the wider tax team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients, with a focus on owner-managed businesses
• Delivering tax compliance work and handling client queries independently
• Providing advisory services across areas such as inheritance tax, capital gains tax, estate planning and R&D claims
• Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and maintaining high technical standards
• Managing and developing a team, including training, mentoring and workload planning
• Overseeing deadlines, workflow and project delivery across the tax function
• Liaising with senior leadership on client matters and technical issues
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and HMRC
• Supporting business development activities and networking with new and existing clients
• Managing budgets and multiple client projects effectively

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will likely have:

• ATT qualified, ideally CTA qualified
• Approximately 4-5 years' experience within a tax role in an accountancy practice
• Strong personal tax experience, with exposure to corporate tax and advisory work being advantageous
• Excellent technical knowledge of current UK tax legislation
• Proven experience reviewing work and managing or mentoring a team
• Strong communication skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients and HMRC
• Experience using tax and accountancy software, ideally IRIS or similar
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

What’s on Offer

• Salary from £50,000+, depending on experience and qualifications
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme and additional wellbeing benefits
• Regular social events and a supportive team culture
• Flexible working options and consideration for alternative working patterns
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing firm