Tax Manager - Advisory

ACCA Careers; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2-3 days from home)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Paid overtime at time and a half

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Crawley seeks a talented Tax Manager to lead advisory engagements for a broad range of clients, delivering expert tax solutions and strategic guidance.

The role combines hands-on tax advisory with team leadership, mentoring juniors, and liaising with HMRC. Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package are offered. You will manage deadlines, coordinate with directors, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tax advisory and management.
• Ability to liaise with HMRC and prepare reports.
• Strong client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with HMRC on clearance applications and enquiries.
• Draft reports and advice for tax advisory issues.
• Prepare calculations to support advice and client meetings.
• Lead and review work of junior staff.
• Support Directors and Partners in Tax Advisory Group.
• Advise on corporate reconstructions and relief schemes.
• Assist owner-managed businesses with remuneration and succession planning.
• Prepare research and development, VAT, and SDLT returns.
• Provide IHT planning and CGT mitigation guidance.
• Review corporate tax computations and returns.

Skills

Tax advisory

Project management

Client service

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional tax or accounting certification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Tax Manager to join a top-tier practice. The successful candidate will manage and advise on tax matters, delivering expert solutions to a broad range of clients.

Client Details

Our client is a respected player in the accountancy sector, boasting a robust team of over 250 dedicated employees. With a commitment to excellence and a client-centric approach, they have built a strong reputation in the Crawley area and beyond.

Description

• Liaising and corresponding with HMRC in respect of clearance applications, enquiries etc
• Drafting reports and letters of advice for a number of tax advisory issues
• Preparing calculations to support advice
• Liaising with clients and attending meetings with other team members
• Training and reviewing the work of more junior members of staff
• Providing support to Directors and Partners in the Tax Advisory Group
• Advice and implementation of corporate reconstructions, investor reliefs such as EIS/SEIS, staff incentive schemes
• Advising owner-managed businesses regarding remuneration planning, succession planning
• Preparation of research & development claims, VAT returns, SDLT returns
• Advising individuals regarding IHT planning and CGT mitigation
• Reviewing corporate tax computations and returns

Profile

A Successful Tax Manager - Advisory Should Have

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional tax or accounting certification
• Proficiency in tax advisory and management
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• Exceptional client service skills
• Proven ability to develop and implement tax strategies

Job Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave + bank holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Paid overtime at time and a half
• Hybrid working (2-3 days per week from home)

This firm is also open to hiring a similar profile across their other sites in East & West Sussex.