Tax Manager

RK Accountancy; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm in Wilmslow is seeking an experienced Tax Manager. The successful candidate will manage personal tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio, providing tax advisory support and guidance to the team. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience and must be ATT or CTA qualified. This role offers shareholder opportunities, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Bupa cash plan health insurance

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working at Senior Manager level within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing personal tax compliance for high-net-worth clients.
• Ability to provide tax advice on complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day personal tax compliance for a portfolio of clients.
• Provide tax advice for complex queries.
• Supervise and train members of the tax team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

ATT or CTA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

IRIS software

Job description

Due to growth this expanding Cheshire business is looking to recruit an experienced Tax Manager. This company’s client base is diverse, from sole traders to multi‑million‑pound corporates, but their approach is the same: deliver exceptional personal service, get to know the ins and outs of each business, and provide proactive advice that helps clients reach their goals.

The successful candidate will be a tax director with experience working in a small‑medium sized practice, to lead their tax team. They will provide tax advisory support to the senior accountants and partners, whilst also managing their own portfolio of clients. This role is suited to someone who is detail‑oriented and has a genuine interest in helping others navigate tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of day‑to‑day personal tax compliance to a portfolio of individuals including high‑net‑worth clients, business owners, and directors
• Provide tax advice for a range of sometimes complex tax queries
• Review self‑assessment tax returns, assisting the tax team members
• Review trust tax returns
• Provide advice to colleagues and clients on a range of tax issues, including capital gains tax, VAT, IHT and corporation tax
• Meet with prospective clients to understand their needs and assess how our services can support them
• Liaise with HMRC on client matters, managing correspondence effectively
• Supervise and train members of the tax team
• Work with the accounting team to identify opportunities across our client base
• Work with the marketing and business development team to advertise our tax offering to the marketplace

Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 5 years working at Senior Manager level within an accountancy practice
• ATT or CTA qualified or part‑qualified
• Pro‑active and detail‑oriented approach
• Experience of using IRIS software useful, but not essential

The client offers

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• 25 days annual leave pro‑rata, plus:
  • Your birthday off
  • Office closure between Christmas and New Year
  • An extra day leave for every 2 years of service (up to 30 days)
• Flexible working and free parking
• Bupa cash plan health insurance and company pension
• Regular team socials
• Annual team away day
• Sports and charity events: half marathons, Tough Mudder, golf, 5‑a‑side football, Padel
• One additional day off each year to support a charity of your choice

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration. (url removed) (phone number removed)

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