Tax Manager

Dunwall Associates; Dundee; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accountancy firm is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to oversee tax returns, provide strategic tax planning, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will manage multiple tax operations and support junior staff. This role offers flexible working options, competitive salary, and excellent benefits including 31 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible office, hybrid or home working options

31 days annual leave per year

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Access to free counselling

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of personal, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate computation of tax liabilities and submission of returns.
• Provide expert tax planning and advisory services.
• Handle complex tax matters like mergers and acquisitions.
• Act as the primary contact for HMRC enquiries.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support and guide junior tax staff.
• Coordinate workflow within the tax team.
• Collaborate with partners on complex tax issues.
• Work alongside audit teams for holistic advice.

Skills

Tax planning experience

Handling complex tax matters

Experience with HMRC

Mentoring ability

Collaboration with audit team

Technical knowledge of Tax

Job description

Tax Manager

Location: We would consider applicants in any of the following areas: Dundee, Perth, Brechin, Forfar, Montrose or Crieff

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: 28 to 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible office, hybrid or home working options
• The choice to work from any of our offices across Dundee, Forfar, Montrose, Brechin, Perth, or Crieff
• 31 days annual leave per year (with an accrual scheme)
• An annual leave purchase scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• 4× Death in Service benefit
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Access to free counselling through our employee assistance programme

Overview

We’re a forward‑thinking accountancy firm built on strong relationships and powered by technology. We’re proud to invest in our greatest asset – our people – developing a talented team of accountancy, tax, audit, virtual finance, and payroll specialists.

We’re now looking to grow our team with an experienced Tax Manager, who will work closely with the Head of Tax to manage multiple operations within our tax practice and deliver high‑quality tax services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Tax Returns: Oversee the preparation and review of personal, corporate, and partnership tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Tax Computations and Filings: Ensure timely and accurate computation of tax liabilities and submission of returns and payments, avoiding penalties.
• Strategic Tax Planning: Provide expert tax planning and advisory services, helping clients to optimise their tax position and make use of relevant reliefs and exemptions.
• Complex Tax Issues: Handle complex tax matters such as mergers, acquisitions, reorganisations, and international tax considerations.
• HMRC Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for HMRC enquiries and investigations, representing clients and resolving disputes.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong client relationships, gaining a deep understanding of their business and personal tax needs.
• Supervision and Mentoring: Support and guide junior tax staff, providing training and mentoring to develop their technical and professional skills.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate workflow within the tax team to ensure efficiency and consistency in service delivery.
• Strategic Support: Collaborate with partners to provide strategic input on complex tax issues and contribute to the ongoing development of the firm’s tax offering.
• Integrated Services: Work alongside audit and accounting teams to provide joined‑up, holistic advice to clients.

Qualifications

• Tax planning experience on behalf of clients
• Experience handling complex tax matters such as mergers and acquisitions
• Experience dealing with HMRC
• Mentoring ability to support and upskill junior employees
• Collaboration with audit team
• Technical knowledge of Tax