Private Capital Tax Assistant Manager

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Rutherford Cross is partnering with a leading UK professional services firm to appoint a Private Capital Tax Assistant Manager in Glasgow. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, oversee corporate tax compliance, and support a broad range of advisory projects for owner-managed businesses, private equity‑backed companies, and larger groups.

The role offers exposure to high‑profile clients, opportunities to develop junior colleagues, and a clear pathway for career progression within a growing

Qualifications

• Qualified tax professional with ACA/ATT/CTA or equivalent.
• Experience in corporate tax environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation.
• Experience managing client relationships and tax portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients across sectors.
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax compliance work.
• Supporting advisory assignments, including transactions and financing projects.
• Acting as a key contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Supervising and developing junior team members.
• Working closely with Partners and Directors on complex client matters.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance client service and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Corporate tax

Client management

Advisory support

Communication

Education

ACA/ATT/CTA

Job description

Private Capital Tax Assistant Manager | Glasgow

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting a leading UK professional services firm in the search for a Private Capital Tax Assistant Manager to join its growing team in Glasgow.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional to work with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed companies and larger corporate groups across a broad range of compliance and advisory matters.Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will manage your own client portfolio, oversee corporate tax compliance requirements and support the delivery of a wide variety of advisory projects. The role offers significant exposure to clients, opportunities to build long-term relationships and the chance to contribute to the continued growth of a high-performing tax practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients across a variety of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax compliance work
• Supporting the delivery of advisory assignments, including transactions and financing projects
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
• Supervising and developing junior team members
• Working closely with Partners and Directors on complex client matters
• Identifying opportunities to enhance client service and support business development initiatives

To be considered, you should:

• Hold a professional qualification such as ACA, ATT or CTA
• Have experience working within a corporate tax environment
• Possess a strong understanding of UK corporation tax legislation
• Demonstrate experience managing client relationships and tax compliance portfolios
• Be an effective communicator with strong organisational skills and commercial awareness

This role offers a supportive and collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and a clear pathway for career progression within a rapidly growing firm.

Benefits:

• Generous bonus scheme
• Hybrid working with 2 days in the office

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.