Tax Manager

ProTalent Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established and reputable accountancy practice is seeking a Tax Manager to join its dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients while providing tailored tax, audit, and advisory services. The firm promotes a supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for progression, making it ideal for both seasoned professionals and those looking to step into management. With a focus on proactive tax planning and advisory services, this position is perfect for individuals keen to make a significant impact in their field. Join a forward-thinking firm that values your expertise and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Clear progression path

Ongoing training and CPD

Pension scheme

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• CTA qualified or ACA/ACCA with strong tax experience.
• Proven experience in a tax role within accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of tax clients and acting as their primary contact.
• Preparing and reviewing self-assessment and corporation tax returns.

Skills

UK tax legislation knowledge

Client relationship management

Tax compliance and advisory

Proactive problem-solving

Experience with tax software (CCH, IRIS)

Education

CTA qualified

ACA/ACCA with tax experience

Tools

CCH

IRIS

Job description

About the Firm

A long-established and reputable accountancy practice with a strong regional presence is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing team. The firm provides tailored tax, audit and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, and offers a supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for progression.

The Role

This is a key position within the tax team, suitable for a qualified and experienced professional with a background in accountancy practice. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of tax clients and will be involved in both compliance and advisory work. The firm is open to applicants with a background in corporate, personal or mixed tax, and the role can be shaped around the individual's strengths.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact for all tax-related matters

• Preparing and reviewing self-assessment and/or corporation tax returns

• Providing proactive tax planning and advisory services in areas such as remuneration planning, R&D claims, inheritance tax, and business structuring

• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the tax team, including reviewing their work

• Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies on behalf of clients

• Assisting senior management with complex queries and high-value advisory projects

• Ensuring all compliance work is delivered accurately and within statutory deadlines

• Identifying opportunities to add value for clients and grow the firm's tax service offering

Candidate Requirements

• CTA qualified (or ACA/ACCA with strong tax experience)

• Proven experience in a tax role within accountancy practice

• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and reporting requirements

• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills

• Proactive and commercially aware, with a hands-on and solutions-focused approach

• Experience using tax software such as CCH, IRIS or similar

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary, based on experience

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

• Clear progression path

• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and CPD

• Pension scheme and other benefits

This role would suit a tax professional looking to step up into a management position, or an experienced manager ready for a new challenge in a dynamic and forward-thinking firm.

To find out more or request a confidential discussion, please get in touch.