Tax and Client Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Tax & Client Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality tax compliance services and support advisory projects. This role offers significant client exposure and an excellent opportunity for career progression into senior management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Hybrid working structure

Pathway into senior management roles

Regular technical training

Support with continued professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years in UK practice, with experience in personal and corporate tax.
• Excellent communication skills, confident liaising with clients and HMRC.
• Proficiency in accounting/tax software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio including SMEs and high-net-worth individuals.
• Review corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT returns.
• Act as lead for client queries and HMRC correspondence.

Skills

Tax

Client Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified

Relevant experience in tax

Tools

CCH

IRIS

Xero

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About the Role

Join a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Manchester

Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of SME and private clients across a range of industries

Deliver high-quality tax compliance, while also supporting on advisory projects and relationship management

This role offers strong client exposure and is ideal for someone seeking to step into a leadership role with a commercial focus

Key Responsibilities

Manage a client portfolio including SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and directors

Review and oversee preparation of corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT returns

Advise clients on tax planning strategies, remuneration packages, CGT, and IHT

Act as the lead point of contact for client queries and HMRC correspondence

Lead, mentor and review work of junior team members, helping support their development

Identify cross-selling and business development opportunities across the firm

Ensure compliance deadlines are met and processes are followed to the highest standards

Ideal Candidate

CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or near-qualified with strong relevant experience)

Minimum 4-5 years in UK practice, with proven experience in both personal and corporate tax

Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and HMRC

Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple client needs with minimal supervision

Proficient in accounting/tax software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero, or similar

What's on Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits

Hybrid working structure with strong Manchester office support

Clear and achievable pathway into senior management or senior client advisory roles

Positive, collaborative culture with strong leadership and regular technical training

Support with continued professional development and access to partner-led projects

Tax & Client Manager - Manchester

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About the Role

• Join a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Manchester

• Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of SME and private clients across a range of industries

• Deliver high-quality tax compliance, while also supporting on advisory projects and relationship management

• This role offers strong client exposure and is ideal for someone seeking to step into a leadership role with a commercial focus

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio including SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and directors

• Review and oversee preparation of corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT returns

• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, remuneration packages, CGT, and IHT

• Act as the lead point of contact for client queries and HMRC correspondence

• Lead, mentor and review work of junior team members, helping support their development

• Identify cross-selling and business development opportunities across the firm

• Ensure compliance deadlines are met and processes are followed to the highest standards

Ideal Candidate

• CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or near-qualified with strong relevant experience)

• Minimum 4-5 years in UK practice, with proven experience in both personal and corporate tax

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and HMRC

• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple client needs with minimal supervision

• Proficient in accounting/tax software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero, or similar

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits

• Hybrid working structure with strong Manchester office support

• Clear and achievable pathway into senior management or senior client advisory roles

• Positive, collaborative culture with strong leadership and regular technical training

• Support with continued professional development and access to partner-led projects
  

Desired Skills and Experience
Tax, client Manager, Tax Manager, accounts, tax accountant, private Tax, VAT, corporate Tax, Tax returns,CT600