Tax Dispute Resolution Assistant Manager – Client-Focused

Forvis Mazars UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars UK is seeking an Assistant Manager in Tax Dispute Resolution to advise clients across a varied portfolio of tax disputes and HMRC enquiries. Based in Leeds, you will work with a collaborative team, develop case strategies, and build trusted client relationships while handling complex issues with commercial judgement.

You will review information, carry out tax research, prepare reports, and contribute to coaching junior colleagues, ensuring high-quality client service and timely

Qualifications

• Experience in tax, tax investigations or dispute resolution gained in professional services or HMRC.
• Progress toward a CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong technical and analytical skills to understand complex tax issues and reach well-reasoned conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and project-management abilities.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and sound professional judgement.
• Commitment to quality and excellent client experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on a portfolio of tax dispute and enquiry matters from initial review through to resolution.
• Review client information, identify key technical issues and carry out detailed tax research.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and other documentation to communicate complex tax matters clearly.
• Liaise with clients, HMRC and colleagues to provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Support senior colleagues on complex or higher-risk disputes, including developing case strategies.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and HMRC practice and consider their implications for clients.
• Manage deadlines, budgets and competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.
• Support and coach junior colleagues and collaborate with specialists across the wider Tax practice.

Skills

Tax disputes experience

Tax investigations

Dispute resolution

Communication skills

Project management

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Quality focus

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA progress

Job description

Forvis Mazars UK is seeking an Assistant Manager in Tax Dispute Resolution to advise clients across a varied portfolio of tax disputes and HMRC enquiries. Based in Leeds, you will work with a collaborative team, develop case strategies, and build trusted client relationships while handling complex issues with commercial judgement.

You will review information, carry out tax research, prepare reports, and contribute to coaching junior colleagues, ensuring high-quality client service and timely