Tax Manager

TPF Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Paid overtime

Charity and community projects

Growth plans

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking a Tax Manager to lead its Personal Tax team in the UK. You will drive complex personal tax returns, provide strategic planning for high-net-worth clients and ensure HMRC-compliant delivery of filings.

As a senior leader you will mentor staff, maintain quality controls, and collaborate with solicitors, accountants and financial planners. The role combines technical expertise with client advisory excellence, with hybrid working and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• CTA or ATT qualification with a proven track record in personal tax.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in personal tax compliance and advisory.
• Experience preparing and reviewing self-assessment, CGT, IHT and trust taxation.
• In-depth knowledge of HMRC regulations including PAYE and anti-avoidance rules.
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end preparation and review of complex personal tax returns including self-assessment, CGT, IHT and ATED filings.
• Deliver strategic tax planning advice to high-net-worth clients, including trusts and tax-efficient structures.
• Supervise and mentor a team of tax professionals, ensuring quality and deadlines.
• Conduct technical reviews of tax computations and supporting documents per HMRC guidance.
• Collaborate with clients and external advisors to gather data and provide actionable tax solutions.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and HMRC updates; integrate insights into client advice.
• Develop and refine internal tax policies, templates and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Support training programs and knowledge sharing across the department.
• Ensure timely submission of all tax filings and manage HMRC correspondence and appeals.
• Contribute to business development through client proposals and thought leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team management

Attention to detail

Education

CTA or ATT

Tools

Thomson Reuters Checkpoint

CCH AnswerBase

TaxCalc

Advanced Excel

Job description

Luton, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/05/2026

The Tax Manager is a key leadership role within the Personal Tax department, responsible for driving strategic compliance and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and complex private clients. Reporting to the Head of Personal Tax, this position ensures precise, timely, and HMRC-compliant delivery of personal income tax returns, including self-assessment, capital gains tax (CGT), inheritance tax (IHT), and annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED). The role involves leading a team of tax professionals, delivering tailored tax efficiency strategies, and maintaining rigorous quality controls. With a strong focus on regulatory compliance, client service excellence, and continuous improvement, the Tax Manager plays a vital role in enhancing the firm’s reputation as a trusted advisor in personal tax. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and a commitment to professional development, contributing directly to the firm’s growth and service innovation in personal tax advisory.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end preparation and review of complex personal tax returns, including self-assessment, CGT, IHT, and ATED filings.
  
• Deliver strategic tax planning advice to high-net-worth clients, covering trusts, gift planning, and tax-efficient investment structures.
  
• Supervise and mentor a team of tax professionals, ensuring adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and compliance protocols.
  
• Conduct thorough technical reviews of tax computations and supporting documentation in line with HMRC guidance and case law.
  
• Collaborate directly with clients and external advisors (e.g., solicitors, accountants, financial planners) to gather data and deliver actionable tax solutions.
  
• Monitor and respond to changes in tax legislation, HMRC updates, and emerging trends, integrating insights into practice and client advice.
  
• Develop and refine internal tax policies, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
  
• Serve as a subject matter expert, supporting training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the department.
  
• Ensure timely submission of all tax filings and manage HMRC correspondence, queries, and appeals effectively.
  
• Contribute to business development through client proposals, presentations, and thought leadership content.
  

Requirements

Tax Manager

• Professional tax qualification such as CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) or ATT (Associate Tax Technician), with a proven track record in personal tax.
  
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in personal tax compliance and advisory, preferably within a professional services firm.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing self-assessment returns, CGT, IHT, and trust taxation.
  
• In-depth knowledge of HMRC regulations, including PAYE, dividend taxation, and anti-avoidance rules (e.g., TCGA 1992, IHTA 1984).
  
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts for clients.
  
• Experience leading teams, including performance management, mentoring, and professional development planning.
  
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, CCH AnswerBase, TaxCalc) and advanced Excel skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
  
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and adherence to ICAEW or ICAH professional conduct standards.
  
• Willingness to travel to client sites or office locations as required.
  

Tax Manager

Hybrid and flexible working

• Plenty of free on site parking
  
• Paid overtime
  
• Involvement in charity and community projects
  
• Strong growth plans over the next five years, being led by the Director hiring for this role