Tax Manager – Exeter

Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary review

Leave 25 days + bank holidays

Death in service 3x salary

Private medical insurance

Pension 3% to 4%

Flexible benefits

Health scheme

EAP helpline

Cycle to work

Buy/sell holiday

Staff commission

Job summary

Westcotts is seeking an experienced Tax Manager for our Exeter office, offering hybrid and flexible working. The role suits an existing Assistant Tax Manager, Tax Senior ready for progression, or an experienced Tax Manager seeking broader experience across advisory and compliance.

You will work on a diverse portfolio including non-resident and non-domiciled individuals, trusts, and probate work, with a variety of advisory and compliance projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager, or a high-performing Tax Senior
• ATT and/or CTA qualified
• Knowledge of non-resident and non-domiciled individuals, trusts, and probate work is preferred
• Strong technical and diverse tax knowledge, including compliance and advisory work
• Experience reviewing tax returns and handling more complex tax matters
• The ability to build strong client relationships and communicate effectively at all levels

Responsibilities

• Delivering a full range of tax compliance and advisory services, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and within budget
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact, providing tax planning advice and ongoing support
• Supporting and contributing to a wide range of tax advisory projects
• Reviewing tax returns and preparing more complex tax computations where required
• Supporting the development of the tax team, including coaching and mentoring juniors
• Identifying and managing tax risks, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice
• Assisting with the management of tax compliance processes within the Exeter office
• Supporting Partners and senior team members in the financial performance and growth of the tax department

Education

ATT and/or CTA qualified

Job description

Tax Manager

Exeter

We’re Westcotts – a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer, with over 300 team members across the South West in Devon and Somerset.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our tax services, we’re looking for an Assistant Tax Manager or Tax Manager to join our Exeter office on a permanent basis, with hybrid and flexible working available.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded Exeter Tax team. The role would suit an existing Assistant Tax Manager or a high-performing Tax Senior ready for the next step, as well as an experienced Tax Manager looking to broaden their experience.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio, including non-resident and non-domiciled individuals, trusts, and probate work, alongside a wide range of other advisory and compliance projects. Our clients include High Net Worth individuals, professional partnerships, owner-managed businesses, non-resident individuals, and family trusts, offering plenty of variety and technical challenge.

Why Westcotts?

At Westcotts, We Believe Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When You Join Us, You’ll Become Part Of a Supportive, Forward-thinking Firm Where Your Development And Progression Are Genuinely Encouraged. You’ll Benefit From

• The opportunity to work with a diverse and technically interesting client base
• Exposure to a broad range of tax advisory work, including specialist areas
• A friendly, collaborative, and professional team environment
• Hybrid and flexible working to support work/life balance
• A genuine focus on wellbeing, development, and long-term career progression
• The chance to be part of a growing and ambitious tax team

Main Duties

This is a varied and client-focused role, combining compliance, advisory, and team support responsibilities. Your duties will include:

• Delivering a full range of tax compliance and advisory services, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and within budget
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact, providing tax planning advice and ongoing support
• Supporting and contributing to a wide range of tax advisory projects
• Reviewing tax returns and preparing more complex tax computations where required
• Supporting the development of the tax team, including coaching and mentoring juniors
• Identifying and managing tax risks, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice
• Assisting with the management of tax compliance processes within the Exeter office
• Supporting Partners and senior team members in the financial performance and growth of the tax department

Attributes, Skills, Experience And Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is technically strong, client-focused, and ready to take the next step in their career. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience as a Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager, or a high-performing Tax Senior
• ATT and/or CTA qualified
• Knowledge of non-resident and non-domiciled individuals, trusts, and probate work is preferred
• Strong technical and diverse tax knowledge, including compliance and advisory work
• Experience reviewing tax returns and handling more complex tax matters
• The ability to build strong client relationships and communicate effectively at all levels
• A positive, friendly, and approachable manner
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take initiative and solve problems
• A professional, discreet, and team-oriented attitude
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, and other standard applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail

Terms / Benefits

• 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (part time, flexible and hybrid working is available)
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Death in service 3 x annual salary
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Flexible benefits including buy and sell holiday, payroll charitable giving, cycle to work and private medical insurance
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes
• Pension 3% rising to 4% after 4 years’ service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years service