Tax Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

23 days annual leave plus bank hol..

Free onsite parking

Death in Service cover

Attendance incentive scheme

New client incentive scheme

Ongoing professional development and+

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is representing a well-established independent accountancy practice in the North West seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their tax team in a role offering autonomy and progression.

You will manage a varied personal tax portfolio, provide both compliance and advisory services, and build lasting client relationships while working with Partners on commercially focused tax solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong personal tax background gained within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Exposure to advisory-led work for individuals and owner-managed businesses.
• Confident dealing directly with clients and building long-term relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide practical, commercially focused tax advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients including high-net-worth individuals, owner-managed businesses, landlords and trusts.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing both compliance and advisory services.
• Deliver tax planning advice across a range of personal and business tax matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser.
• Handle HMRC enquiries, disclosures and investigations.
• Work closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm to provide commercially focused solutions.
• Support the development of junior team members where appropriate.
• Enjoy a high level of autonomy with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax advisory

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CTA/ATT qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice with multiple offices across the North West. They provide accounting, tax, audit and advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private clients, and have built a strong reputation for delivering a proactive, relationship-driven service. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to join their established tax team.

Role Overview - Tax Manager

• Manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients including high-net-worth individuals, owner-managed businesses, landlords and trusts.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing both compliance and advisory services.
• Deliver tax planning advice across a range of personal and business tax matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser.
• Handle HMRC enquiries, disclosures and investigations.
• Work closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm to provide commercially focused solutions.
• Support the development of junior team members where appropriate.
• Enjoy a high level of autonomy with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Role Requirements

• Tax Manager CTA/ATT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong personal tax background gained within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Exposure to advisory-led work for individuals and owner-managed businesses.
• Confident dealing directly with clients and building long-term relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide practical, commercially focused tax advice.
• Trust experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits - Tax Manager

• Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional Christmas shutdown period between Christmas and New Year.
• Free onsite parking.
• Death in Service cover.
• Attendance incentive scheme.
• New client incentive scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a high-quality and varied client portfolio within a respected independent practice.