Tax Manager - Advisory

ACCA Careers; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holiday

Overtime pay

Job summary

ACCA Careers seeks a Tax Manager – Advisory to lead tax projects for a high-calibre client base in Crawley. You will manage advisory assignments, liaise with HMRC, draft guidance, and advise on restructurings and reliefs while mentoring junior colleagues.

The role demands a solid track record in tax planning, strong client service ethos, and the ability to deliver robust tax strategies across owner-managed and corporate clients. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or 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.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with HMRC on clearance applications and enquiries.
• Draft reports and letters of advice for tax issues.
• Prepare calculations to support advice.
• Meet with clients and liaise with team members.
• Train and review work of junior staff.
• Support Directors and Partners in Tax Advisory Group.
• Advise on corporate reconstructions and reliefs (EIS/SEIS), staff incentive schemes.
• Advise owner-managed businesses on remuneration and succession planning.
• Prepare R&D claims, VAT and SDLT returns.
• Advise individuals on IHT planning and CGT mitigation.
• Review corporate tax computations and returns.

Skills

Tax advisory

Tax planning

Client service

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Professional 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.