Tax Manager

ProTalent Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Job summary

ProTalent Limited in Guildford is seeking a Tax Manager to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, delivering compliance and advisory services in a fast-growing, multi-office firm across Surrey and Sussex.

You will manage personal and corporate tax clients, develop relationships with owner-managed businesses, and support the tax team with high-quality work and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• ATT qualified or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation.
• Ability to manage client relationships and handle queries independently.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients (OMB-focused).
• Deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory services.
• Advise on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, estate planning and R&D.
• Review tax computations and compliance work by junior staff.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and HMRC.
• Support and develop junior team members.
• Manage workloads, deadlines and project delivery.
• Contribute to business development and client growth.

Education

ATT qualified (CTA desirable)

Job description

Tax Manager | Guildford | £50,000+

We’re working with a fast-growing, multi-office accountancy and advisory firm with a strong presence across Surrey and Sussex, looking to appoint a Tax Manager into their Guildford office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, working closely with owner-managed businesses and individuals, delivering both compliance and advisory services.

The Role

You’ll manage your own portfolio while playing a key role in developing client relationships and supporting the wider tax team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients (predominantly OMBs)
• Delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services
• Advising on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, estate planning and R&D
• Reviewing tax computations and compliance work prepared by junior staff
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and HMRC
• Supporting and developing junior team members
• Managing workloads, deadlines and project delivery
• Contributing to business development and client growth

About You

• ATT qualified (CTA desirable)
• Strong background within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience across personal tax compliance with some corporate/advisory exposure
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK tax legislation
• Confident managing client relationships and handling queries independently
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Salary from £50,000+ depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell additional leave
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Pension scheme
• Regular social events and a supportive team culture
• Flexible / alternative working patterns considered

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a well-rounded Tax Manager role, with exposure to both compliance and advisory work.

You’ll be joining a firm that is:

• Growing and ambitious
• Focused on developing its people
• Offering real opportunity to progress and broaden your skillset

If you’re currently working in practice and looking for a role where you can take ownership, build relationships and develop your advisory experience, we’d love to hear from you.