Tax Manager

Coreus Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work/life balance and flexible working

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Brighton is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join their team for a maternity cover. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients, handling tax returns, and contributing to tax planning. Ideal candidates will be qualified or part-qualified Chartered Accountants or CTAs with a passion for team collaboration. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing clients, including owner-managers and high-net-worth individuals.
• Enthusiastic about working in a positive, collaborative team.
• Ability to work from the Brighton and Hove office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients including owner-managed businesses.
• Handle personal and corporation tax returns, CGT and VAT computations.
• Contribute to tax planning and client liaison.

Skills

Recent UK tax experience

Managing a varied portfolio

Collaboration skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified Chartered Accountant or CTA

Job description

Tax Manager - Maternity Cover (15-18 months)

Experienced Tax Professional required to join a reputable Top 25 accountancy firm with a leading client base in the South East.

We welcome applications from candidates with mixed tax or personal/private client tax backgrounds in practice.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Work/life balance and flexible working: The office is based in central Brighton, with a positive team culture.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients including owner‑managed businesses, UK firms with overseas aspects, high‑net‑worth individuals, and trusts
• Handle personal and corporation tax returns, CGT and VAT computations, and annual compliance (P11Ds, EMI, ATED)
• Contribute to tax planning, client liaison, and work collaboratively within a supportive tax team reporting to a partner
• Benefit from exposure to diverse tax areas and structured career development

Career Progression:

• Broad exposure to a wide range of tax areas, with excellent prospects for well‑motivated candidates looking to continue their career development within a top‑25 firm.

Qualifications:

• Recent UK tax experience managing a varied portfolio of clients, including owner‑managers and high‑net‑worth individuals
• Qualified or part‑qualified Chartered Accountant or CTA
• Enthusiastic about working in a positive, collaborative team
• Able to work from the Brighton and Hove office three days per week

Apply today for a confidential career discussion.

Location:

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Seniority Level:

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function:

Accounting/Auditing

Industries:

Accounting