Tax Compliance Manager

Dains; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax firm in Leytonstone is looking for a Tax Compliance Manager to oversee a diverse client portfolio and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in both personal and corporate tax, with relevant qualifications such as CTA or equivalent. This role offers a supportive environment and rapid promotion opportunities for outstanding individuals.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance Cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical health insurance (for managers and employees with 5+ years service)

Qualifications

• Strong experience in both personal and corporate tax.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio and delegate effectively.
• Preferably CTA qualified, though ATT/ACA/ACCA or qualified-by-experience candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, supported by tax seniors and juniors.
• Review corporation tax and LLP income tax computations prepared by audit/accounts teams.
• Provide tax advice and respond to client queries.
• Liaise with HMRC and manage enquiries.

Skills

Strong experience in both personal and corporate tax

Proven ability to manage a portfolio and delegate effectively

Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal

Strong IT skills, including Word and Excel

Education

CTA qualified or equivalent qualifications (ATT/ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Digital Personal Tax software

Corporation Tax Advanced software

Company Secretarial software

Job description

Tax Compliance Manager

Department: Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Leytonstone

Description

We’re seeking a talented Mixed Tax Compliance Manager to join our dynamic and fast-growing tax team. You’ll play a key role in managing a diverse client portfolio, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the long‑term success of the department.

Our tax team collaborates closely with audit, accounts, and general partners. The team is currently made up of 25 team members, including three partners, five tax managers, two advisory specialist managers and one R&D specialist.

We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly yet professional environment, with a strong emphasis on staff development and career progression. Rapid promotion opportunities are available for outstanding individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, supported by tax seniors and juniors
• Review corporation tax and LLP income tax computations prepared by audit/accounts teams
• Prepare and review: Personal tax returns forms, P11D, ATED returns, Employment-related securities returns, EMI scheme returns
• Handle advisory work related to your portfolio
• Manage workflow and deadlines, ensuring timely completion of tasks
• Provide tax advice and respond to client queries
• Oversee project advisory and company secretarial work (e.g., share reorganisations, EMI schemes)
• Act as the first point of contact for your clients
• Liaise with HMRC and manage enquiries
• Train and supervise junior team members
• Contribute to team management and prepare client invoices

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong experience in both personal and corporate tax
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio and delegate effectively
• Comfortable finalising work for client approval
• Preferably CTA qualified, though ATT/ACA/ACCA or qualified‑by‑experience candidates will be considered
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Strong IT skills, including Word and Excel. Experience with Digital Personal Tax, Corporation Tax Advanced, and Company Secretarial software is a plus

Benefits

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance Cover
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical health insurance (for managers and employees with 5+ years service)