Tax - Disputes and Resolutions - Manager

MAZARS UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Tax Disputes and Resolutions Manager in London. The role involves managing HMRC investigations, preparing complex reports, and leading a team of tax specialists. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in tax enquiries and possess relevant qualifications such as ATT or CTA. This opportunity offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and hybrid working options to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Regular salary reviews

Hybrid working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in tax enquiries, investigations, and voluntary disclosures.
• Experience in managing HMRC investigations.
• Ability to prepare investigation and disclosure reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage HMRC investigations under COP 9, COP 8, and Cross Tax enquiries.
• Prepare investigation and disclosure reports for HMRC.
• Direct client interactions and meetings with HMRC.

Skills

ATT/CTA qualified or equivalent

Report writing

Tax computational experience

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Experience in tax enquiries

Job description

Overview

Tax Disputes and Resolutions Manager

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

Are you looking to make an impact in Tax Investigations? Are you looking to grow our business as if it was your own? And are you looking for open, engaged and collaborative teams? Then apply to the role today!

What You'll Do

• Work with the Tax Dispute Resolution (TDR) team of experienced HMRC dispute resolution specialists to manage HMRC investigations under COP 9, COP 8, Cross Tax enquiries, NMW enquiries and various technical disputes.
• Work with Partners, Directors and the wider tax team to ensure the smooth running of HMRC investigations or disclosures.
• Take a proactive role in the preparation of investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to HMRC FIS, working directly to senior team members.
• In certain circumstances you will deal directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is done and produced according to the desired timescales, including attendance at meetings with HMRC in person or online.
• Help manage and develop more junior members of the TDR team.
• Support senior staff in the negotiation of settlements with HMRC.
• Support and management of the team's graduates, including passing on your knowledge and expertise in HMRC dispute management.
• Assist with the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio.
• Draft and have input into media posts and blogs.
• Commence the process of building a network of professional and business contacts, with a view towards winning new work opportunities for the team.
• Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services.

What You'll Bring

• ATT/CTA qualified (or HMRC / overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience.
• Report writing and tax computational experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel is preferred.
• At least 5 years' experience of tax enquiries, investigations and voluntary disclosures to HMRC.

What We Offer

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 embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits

At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and benchmarking, an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and clear career progression opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support as we believe in taking care of our people.

Location

London Office – Located at 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul's and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!