Tax & Accounts Manager

Page Personnel; Waldron; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Small firm environment

1 day per week from home

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Page Personnel in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Tax & Accounts Manager for a medium-sized accountancy firm based in Hailsham. You will lead the preparation of accounts for a diverse client portfolio and oversee tax compliance, including self-assessment, VAT and corporate tax returns.

The successful candidate will provide tailored tax advice, ensure adherence to UK regulations, and support junior staff with guidance.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in accounting or tax (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Practical experience in accounts preparation and tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting and tax regulations.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence in reviewing and improving financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Oversee tax compliance processes, including self-assessment, VAT and corporate tax returns.
• Provide tailored tax advice and planning strategies to clients.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Review financial statements and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Support junior team members with training and technical guidance.
• Communicate directly with clients to address queries and build strong relationships.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.

Skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Process improvement

Communication with clients

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

• Medium-sized accountancy firm in Hailsham

About Our Client

This is a professional services firm operating within the accounting and finance industry. The organisation is small-sized, fostering a close-knit and supportive work environment with a focus on delivering high-quality financial solutions to its clients.

Job Description

• Manage the preparation of accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Oversee tax compliance processes, including self-assessment returns, VAT and corporate tax returns.
• Provide tailored tax advice and planning strategies to clients.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Review financial statements and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Support junior team members with training and technical guidance.
• Communicate directly with clients to address queries and build strong relationships.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Tax & Accounts Manager should have:

• Professional qualifications in accounting or tax, such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Practical experience in account preparation and tax compliance.
• A strong understanding of UK accounting and tax regulations.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence in reviewing and improving financial processes.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Permanent position based in Hailsham with opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a small-sized firm.
• 1 day per week from home.
• Potential for exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries.