Personal Tax Manager - 2.00pm Finish on Friday

RMErecruit; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:00 PM Friday finish

Performance bonuses

Pension scheme

Study assistance

Job summary

RMErecruit is seeking a Personal Tax Manager in Greater Belfast to take full ownership of a client portfolio and lead personal tax operations with autonomy. The role focuses on advisory work, compliance oversight, and mentoring staff while improving tax processes and digital transformation initiatives.

Requirements include 5+ years in personal tax within practice and ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA qualifications. Salary is £40,000–£50,000 with 2:00 PM Friday finishes and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of personal tax experience within a practice setting.
• ATT/CTA/ACA or ACCA qualification with a personal tax specialisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse personal tax portfolio (high-net-worth individuals, directors, landlords).
• Lead tax planning across Income Tax, CGT, IHT, remuneration, residency and pensions.
• Review self-assessment returns and junior staff work for accuracy and deadlines.
• Lead Making Tax Digital (MTD) adoption for clients in Income Tax.
• Mentor junior team members and drive process improvements.

Skills

Personal tax experience

Portfolio management

Client advisory

Review staff work

Communication

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Tax software

Cloud accounting systems

Job description

# Personal Tax Manager - 2.00pm Finish on Friday!Location: Greater BelfastWorking pattern: onsiteContract: full-timeSalary: £40,000 to £50,000Reference: RMErecruit/2010 Sign in to save## About the Company:Our client are a modern, forward-thinking **Accountancy Practice** that prioritises work-life balance and efficient, modern ways of working.They value our people and foster a supportive environment where every team member has a direct voice in shaping processes and delivering exceptional client service.They leverage modern tax technology to handle routine tasks, allowing their specialists to focus on high-value client advisory.**Best of all? Your weekend starts early here—every Friday finishes at 2:00 PM**## The Role:**As Personal Tax Manager, you will take full ownership of a key client portfolio and lead our personal tax operations. This is a senior, client-facing position with real autonomy to guide department workflows, mentor staff, and act as a primary technical lead.****Key Responsibilities*** **Client Advisory & Portfolio Management:** Oversee a diverse portfolio including high-net-worth individuals, company directors, landlords, and sector specialists. Deliver proactive tax planning across Income Tax, CGT, IHT, remuneration, residency, and pensions.* **Review & Compliance Oversight:** Manage complex self-assessment returns, review files prepared by junior staff, and ensure full accuracy and compliance across peak filing deadlines.* **Digital Transformation & MTD:** Lead the transition for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, helping clients adopt digital record-keeping tools.* **Process Improvement & Leadership:** Mentor junior team members, optimise internal tax workflows, and explore opportunities for automation.* **HMRC Representation:** Handle technical queries, disclosures, inquiries, and representations directly with tax authorities.## The Person:* **Experience:** 5+ years of personal tax experience within a practice setting, including portfolio management and reviewing junior work.* **Technical Skills:** Familiarity with modern tax software and cloud accounting systems, with a genuine interest in process improvement.* **Communication:** Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients.## Qualifications Required:**Requirements:*** **Qualifications:** ATT, CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualified with a strong specialisation in personal tax.## Salary/Benefits:* **Salary:** £40,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience) + Performance Bonuses.* **Work-Life Balance:** 2:00 PM Friday finish, flexible working options, and structured peak-season management.* **Career Growth:** Full autonomy over your role, professional study support, pension scheme, and continuous professional development.