Tax Manager (Hybrid) — Personal & Corporate Tax Advisory

IPS Group Limited; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Group Limited, a Wakefield-based independent firm of accountants, is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing team in a hybrid role. The position combines tax compliance, advisory work, and leadership responsibilities, with 2–3 days of remote work and flexibility for part-time or full-time hours.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee tax return preparation, support advisory projects, and mentor junior staff while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA or qualified by experience
• Strong experience gained within an accountancy practice environment
• Solid background in personal tax
• Exposure to tax advisory work and a desire to further develop advisory expertise
• Previous experience reviewing work and supporting junior staff
• Knowledge of payroll processes and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• A proactive and commercially minded approach

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients - biased towards personal tax
• Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and deadlines
• Supporting the Tax Partner on advisory projects, including succession planning, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, remuneration planning, and business restructuring
• Acting as a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses, individuals, and high-net-worth clients
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and delivering practical, commercially focused advice
• Managing HMRC enquiries and correspondence on behalf of clients
• Overseeing the firm's payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Developing and mentoring junior team members
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills

ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA

Accountancy practice experience

Personal tax expertise

Payroll knowledge

Client relationship management

Advisory experience

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience

Job description

IPS Group Limited, a Wakefield-based independent firm of accountants, is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing team in a hybrid role. The position combines tax compliance, advisory work, and leadership responsibilities, with 2–3 days of remote work and flexibility for part-time or full-time hours.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee tax return preparation, support advisory projects, and mentor junior staff while building strong client relationships.