Tax Investigations Manager

Insite Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Group in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Tax Investigations Manager to join our growing team. You will lead a varied portfolio of HMRC investigations from enquiry to settlement, with a focus on COP8/COP9 cases and high-value matters.

The role offers hybrid working in Birmingham, exposure to complex HMRC processes, and clear progression opportunities within a Top 15 firm. You will mentor junior colleagues and work directly with clients and HMRC.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Tax Investigations.
• Strong experience dealing directly with HMRC.
• Experience managing investigations from opening to settlement.
• COP8 and COP9 experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of HMRC investigation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and/or junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Work across a broad range of tax investigations from enquiry to resolution.
• Take responsibility for cases including COP8/COP9, WDF and voluntary disclosures.
• Review financial information and identify potential tax liabilities.
• Prepare technical submissions and correspondence to HMRC.
• Manage settlement negotiations and challenge HMRC positions.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Tax investigations

Dealing with HMRC

COP8/COP9

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Job description

A Top 15 accountancy firm is looking to appoint an experienced Tax Investigations Manager to join its growing Birmingham team.

This is a technically focused opportunity for a Tax Investigations professional looking to work on a varied portfolio of complex HMRC matters, with strong exposure to both clients and HMRC.

Birmingham | Hybrid

£60,000-£70,000 + benefits

The Role

You will work across a broad range of tax investigations, taking responsibility for cases from initial enquiry through to resolution.

Key areas will include:

• HMRC tax investigations and enquiries
• COP8 & COP9 investigations
• Worldwide Disclosure Facility (WDF)
• Voluntary disclosures and negotiated settlements
• High-value and technically complex investigations
• Deliberate behaviour and suspected tax irregularities
• Income Tax, CGT, Corporation Tax and PAYE matters
• Reviewing financial information and identifying potential tax liabilities
• Preparing technical submissions and correspondence to HMRC
• Managing settlement negotiations and challenging HMRC positions
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

About You

• Proven experience within Tax Investigations
• Strong experience dealing directly with HMRC
• Experience managing investigations from opening through to settlement
• COP8 and COP9 experience
• Strong technical knowledge of HMRC investigation processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing client relationships and/or junior team members

Previous HMRC experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing Tax Investigations team within a Top 15 firm, offering exposure to a technically challenging caseload and genuine opportunities for progression.

If you're an experienced Tax Investigations professional looking for your next move in Birmingham, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within an established and expanding practice.