Tax Manager

DJH; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Wellbeing and social calendar

Job summary

Forbes Dawson, part of the DJH group, is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join our busy Tax team in Altrincham. You will work closely with our Tax Partners to deliver high‑quality advisory and compliance services to a varied portfolio of larger and more complex clients.

You will lead tax planning, manage HMRC interactions, mentor junior staff and develop the team while maintaining a proactive, collaborative approach in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• ATT/CTA qualified, with ideally at least 3 years PQE in tax.
• Experience advising OMBs on corporation tax, income tax and capital gains.
• VAT exposure is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with Tax Partners to deliver advisory work and compliance for a varied client portfolio.
• Provide tax planning, reporting and technical research.
• Deal with HMRC enquiries.
• Mentor junior team members and support development.
• Collaborate to provide a high level of client service.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Proactive

Problem solver

Client facing

Education

ATT/CTA qualified

Job description

Tax Manager

Department: Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Altrincham

Description

Forbes Dawson is a specialist tax advisory practice that sits within the DJH group. Our team is at the heart of everything we achieve, and no matter how much we grow, looking after our people will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge.

Let's talk about the role...

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be fully immersed with our experienced Tax team to provide great advice to clients. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative and rewarding.

It's a great opportunity for an ambitious person to challenge themselves, develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You will:

• Work closely with our Tax Partners, adding value to the exceptional work we deliver to a varied portfolio of our larger and more complex compliance clients
• Deliver tax advisory work to business owners, including tax planning, advising on the acquisition and disposal of businesses and properties, comprising report writing, financial analysis and technical research
• Deal with HMRC enquiries
• Provide a technical resource to our network of accountants, whether this is by phone or email support service
• Support with the management, training and development of junior team members

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a new challenge, you will:

• Thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment
• Love getting to know people and be a fantastic communicator
• Be ATT/CTA qualified, with ideally at least 3 years PQE gained in Tax practice
• Have solid experience of advising OMBs on a range of tax issues primarily focusing on corporation tax but with knowledge of the income and capital gains tax issues relevant to business owners
• Have some exposure to VAT issues (an advantage, but not a necessity)
• Enjoy finding solutions to problems and really love tax
• Have a proactive attitude, whether a task is complicated or simple, big or small
• Be confident in working to achieve great things alongside the rest of the team

Let's talk benefits...

Here's a few reasons to come and join us, but you'll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Our mission is to achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about life at DJH here. – www.djh.co.uk/careers/