Tax Assistant Manager

JMC Legal Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This City of London law firm, highly regarded in Legal 500 and Chambers rankings, seeks a Tax Assistant Manager (CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified) to join its expanding private client tax practice. You will work with Partners on advisory, compliance and disputes for UK and international matters, with exposure to owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth private clients.

Key duties include technical research into UK tax legislation, preparing tax computations, reviewing client documents, drafting

Qualifications

• Degree educated (minimum 2:1), preferably BA or BSc.
• CTA qualified and/or ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Experience in UK tax compliance and managing a client portfolio.
• Experience preparing tax returns and first reviews of returns.
• Exposure to international private client tax matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking technical research into UK tax legislation, HMRC practice and case law.
• Analysing financial data and preparing tax computations using Excel and other tools.
• Reviewing client documentation and preparing summaries with practical recommendations.
• Drafting tax advisory reports, letters, memoranda and client correspondence.
• Attending meetings, taking instructions and responding to client queries.
• Supporting advisory, compliance and tax dispute matters across a broad client base.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Education

BA/BSc 2:1

Tools

Excel

Job description

Tax Assistant Manager (CTA and/or ACA/ACCA Qualified) | City of London | Leading Legal 500 Ranked Law Firm

Are you a qualified Tax professional looking to develop your career within a highly regarded legal environment? This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of London's leading Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firms, working alongside respected Tax Partners on a broad range of advisory, compliance and disputes work, with exposure to sophisticated UK and international tax matters.

The Firm

This Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across a wide range of sectors, including Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate, Private Wealth and Technology. With an established international presence and rankings across more than 16 practice areas, the firm continues to grow while maintaining its reputation for technical excellence and client service.

Despite its continued success, the firm has retained a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture, placing a strong emphasis on professional development, flexibility and employee wellbeing. Employees enjoy access to high-quality work, early responsibility and clear opportunities for career progression within an ambitious yet approachable environment.

The Tax team is highly regarded and currently comprises three Partners, two Senior Managers, one Manager, one Assistant Manager and a Tax Executive. The team advises a broad range of UK and international clients across Tax Advisory, Tax Compliance and Tax Disputes, with particular expertise in advising entrepreneurial businesses, international private clients and family offices.

Working closely with experienced Tax Partners and senior members of the team, you will gain exposure to complex advisory matters while developing your technical expertise across a broad spectrum of UK tax issues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career within a leading private client and advisory-focused tax practice.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Tax Assistant Manager to join a growing and ambitious team, supporting Partners and senior colleagues on a varied mix of advisory and compliance work whilst taking on increasing client responsibility.

You will work across a broad range of UK tax matters, assisting with technical advisory projects, compliance work, client management and business development initiatives. The role offers excellent exposure to complex private client and owner-managed business matters, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden both their technical and commercial experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking technical research into UK tax legislation, HMRC practice and relevant case law.
• Analysing financial data and preparing tax computations using Excel and other technology.
• Reviewing client documentation, identifying potential tax issues and preparing summaries with practical recommendations.
• Assisting with the preparation of tax advisory reports, letters, memoranda and client correspondence.
• Attending client and third-party adviser meetings, taking instructions and responding to client queries.
• Supporting advisory, compliance and tax dispute matters across a broad client base.
• Assisting with the preparation of marketing materials, technical publications and thought leadership alongside the firm's marketing team.
• Building strong relationships with clients and professional advisers while delivering an exceptional standard of client service.
• Supporting the continued growth of the practice through business development and networking initiatives where appropriate.

Working alongside highly experienced Tax Partners and Senior Managers, you will receive excellent mentoring and technical training, with genuine opportunities to progress your career as the team continues to expand.

Requirements

• Degree educated (minimum 2:1), preferably BA or BSc.
• CTA qualified and/or ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Experience within UK tax compliance, including managing or assisting with a portfolio of clients.
• Experience preparing tax returns and ideally undertaking first reviews of tax returns.
• Experience assisting with tax advisory reports, ideally with exposure to Owner Managed Businesses (OMBs).
• Exposure to international private client tax matters would be advantageous, including experience involving non-UK structures.
• Strong understanding of UK tax legislation and HMRC practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to interpret financial information accurately.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, with an interest in utilising AI and technology to improve efficiency.
• A proactive, commercially minded and client-focused approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of London's leading law firms in a broad and varied Tax Assistant Manager position, offering exposure to high-quality advisory work, direct client interaction and an excellent platform for long-term career progression within a respected and growing Tax practice.