Senior Tax Manager

Bishop Fleming; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

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About the role

We are looking to recruit an ambitious Senior Tax Manager to join our growing Tax Team as the lead technical specialist on Property Stamp Taxes (namely SDLT, LTT, ATED and to a lesser degree, LBTT) and would be open to candidates who may have a particular specialism within real estate such as VAT or Capital Taxes.

We recognise that most Property Tax experts come from a career advising on another major tax as well, as part of a wider tax team, particularly VAT, Real Estate or Capital Taxes. We have a large client base of land and property sector clients, and your work would mostly be involved in these projects.

Working with a diverse range of clients, from entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses to expanding corporates, you will get to work on a variety of interesting and challenging tax advisory projects which will really benefit your clients.

You will enjoy coaching and mentoring individuals, as an important part of this role will be focused around developing junior team members into becoming accomplished tax advisors. We will also look to you to support us in our business development activities as we continue to expand within themidlands market.

With the support of our Tax Partners, you will be given support to further develop the skills and knowledge required to help you progress to Tax Director.

In this role you will be able to take full advantage of the hybrid working that we offer to all our people. Whether you are working from the office, from home or from a client site, we support our people to achieve the right balance of flexibility in line with delivering excellent client service.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Lead technical specialist for the firm on SDLT and other property taxes
• Playing a pivotal role in the delivery of a wide range of interesting tax advisory projects
• Developing and coaching our trainees to become accomplished business advisors
• Contributing to business development activities in the local marketplace

About you

To be considered for the role, you will need to be:

• Appropriately qualifiedand have experience of working within a Tax advisory environment
• An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with their clients
• Agood manager who enjoys developing and coaching their teams
• Keen to contribute towards the overall success and growth of Bishop Fleming

Why Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisoryservices in the UK. With a turnover of £43.1m, the firm saw growth of almost 13% per cent over the last 12 months.

From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors, including:

Automotive, Charities and Not for Profit, Education, Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Hospitality and Leisure, Housing Associations, Manufacturing, Private Client, Professional Services, Public Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Technology, Media and Telecomms, and Transport and Logistics.

Bishop Fleming is currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.

With 9 officesspanning from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work.

Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
• Numerous opportunities for development

Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

Closing date: 31st May 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.