Tax Manager

Bowdon Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm is seeking a Tax Manager to manage a client portfolio and provide assistance with UK tax matters, including direct and indirect tax compliance. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of UK tax experience, is qualified (CTA/ACA/ACCA), and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers competitive salary and exposure to a diverse range of clients in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Exposure to a varied client base

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' UK tax experience within an accountancy or tax advisory firm.
• Practical experience in direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Exposure to HMRC payroll and employment tax matters.
• Strong working knowledge of UK tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with UK corporation tax and personal tax compliance.
• Support clients on tax planning matters and advisory queries.
• Liaise with HMRC on enquiries and disclosures.
• Support clients with VAT registrations and submissions.
• Assist clients with HMRC payroll compliance.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple client deadlines

Client-focused and commercially aware

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Education

Qualified CTA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Tax Manager

Location: Southall

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

The Client

Our client are a medium sized established Chartered / Certified Accountants firm, they are managed by ex-big four auditors, consultants and tax experts. They provide Audit, Assurance and Tax services in the UK with a team of experienced Chartered / Certified Accountants and Consultants. They are looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to join their team.

The Role of Tax Manager

The Tax Manager will support and manage a portfolio of clients, providing assistance across UK direct and indirect tax matters, including HMRC payroll and employment tax compliance. The role involves delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while supporting client relationships and internal team development.

Key Responsibilities of the Tax Manager

Direct Tax

• Assist clients with UK corporation tax and personal tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax computations and filing and returns.
• Support clients on tax planning matters and ad-hoc advisory queries.
• Liaise with HMRC on enquiries, disclosures, and correspondence.
• Assist with quarterly, year-end tax provisions and related disclosures.

Indirect Tax

• Support clients with VAT registrations, VAT return preparation and review and VAT submission.
• Advise on VAT treatments for transactions.
• Support clients other VAT compliance where applicable.

Payroll & Employment Taxes

• Assist clients with HMRC payroll compliance, including PAYE, RTI submissions and filings.
• Support preparation and review of P11D and PSA returns.

Others

• Develop financial and economic analyses and models to support restructuring and pricing decisions and ensuring transfer pricing compliance.
• Prepare project deliverables including reports, presentations, Master Files, Local Files, and Country-by-Country (CbC) reports.

Client & Practice Support

• Manage day-to-day client communications and provide timely tax support.
• Assist with onboarding new clients and understanding their tax requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Qualified CTA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' UK tax experience within an accountancy or tax advisory firm.
• Practical experience in direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Exposure to HMRC payroll and employment tax matters.
• Strong working knowledge of UK tax legislation.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines.
• Client-focused and commercially aware.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits as per UK market.
• Exposure to a varied client base.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.