Senior Tax Manager (Trusts)

BHP, Chartered Accountants; Leeds; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance (3x)

Pension contributions

Salary sacrifice options

Volunteer day

Healthcare plan

Job summary

BHP, Chartered Accountants seeks a Trusts specialist in Leeds to own trusts work, manage a diverse client portfolio, and mentor junior staff. You will collaborate with Tax Advisory across services and help expand the trusts offering while upholding high client service standards.

Lead and shape processes, build strong client relationships, and contribute to practice development and external thought leadership from day one.

Qualifications

• This role requires CTA status with a Trusts specialization.
• STEP certification would be advantageous for the candidate.
• Ability to operate both operationally and strategically.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a trusts portfolio and build lasting client relationships.
• Mentor junior colleagues and collaborate across service lines.
• Contribute to practice development and external branding.

Education

CTA status with Trusts specialization

STEP certification (advantageous)

Operational and strategic capability

Leadership & stakeholder management

Job description

Description

Our tax team is one of the largest and most experienced in the region, with nearly 70 talented tax professionals working collaboratively across our offices in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Cleckheaton, Leeds, and York. Led by our Head of Tax, and supported by a further six specialist Tax Partners, we bring together deep technical expertise, sector knowledge, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Department:

Tax Advisory

Location:

Leeds

Compensation:

£63,000 - £73,000 / year

Description

Our tax team is one of the largest and most experienced in the region, with nearly 70 talented tax professionals working collaboratively across our offices in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Cleckheaton, Leeds, and York. Led by our Head of Tax, and supported by a further six specialist Tax Partners, we bring together deep technical expertise, sector knowledge, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of the trusts offering within our tax team. You'll step in as the central point of expertise, shaping how we approach trust work across the business and establishing yourself as the go-to person for all things trusts.

To start, you'll focus on building strong foundations - reviewing current processes, strengthening compliance frameworks, and ensuring we are set up for long-term success.

From there, you'll have the freedom and support to grow the trusts capability, developing new opportunities, expanding our client offering, and embedding best practice across the wider team.

This role can be based from any of our offices.

The Role

We're seeking a Trusts specialist to work with a varied client base, manage a portfolio, build lasting client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with other service lines to deliver integrated solutions.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to practice development and build your external brand through networking, thought leadership and industry events.

Your expertise will be valued, and from day one you'll have the freedom to challenge ideas, drive positive change, and take ownership.

The Requirements

• You'll need CTA status with a specialism in Trusts.
• STEP certification would be advantageous.
• The ability to work operationally and strategically.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

The Benefits

• Salary circa £63,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary performance related bonus
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• 3 x Life assurance cover
• 8.5% total pension (Made up for 5.3% from BHP and 3.2% from you)
• Additional pension benefits if you opt in to our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Paid Volunteering Day each year
• Level 1 Westfield healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance programme
• EV Car scheme