Tax Compliance Manager - Private Client

MAZARS LLP; Moor Side; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Personal Tax Assurance/Compliance Manager. The role involves managing tax compliance and assurance services for a diverse client portfolio. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a professional qualification. The position supports hybrid working and offers career progression opportunities along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in personal tax compliance or assurance.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive tax compliance and assurance services.
• Review personal, trust, and partnership tax returns.
• Manage and mentor junior tax staff.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client relationship management

Communication

Tax software proficiency

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA)

Tools

CCH

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Personal Tax Assurance/Compliance Manager to join our Private Client Tax Team in Leeds. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering high-quality tax compliance and assurance services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including individuals, partnerships, business owner-managers, and trustees. We are also open to speaking with Senior Associates/Assistant Managers looking to step up into a Manager level position.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive tax compliance and assurance services to individuals, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Review personal, trust and partnership tax returns and other necessary forms to ensure clients meet all their tax obligations.
• Develop, maintain, and own client relationships, spotting opportunities for tax advice.
• Manage and mentor junior tax staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development.
• Ensure WIP analysis and billing are kept up to date.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in personal tax compliance or assurance.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Proficiency in tax software (CCH) and Microsoft Office applications.

About the role and benefits

At Forvis Mazars, we’re always looking ahead for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You’ll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We’re united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you’ll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

We pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.

Work Arrangement

You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?