Tax Manager/Senior Manager

Catalyst; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of accountants in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Tax Manager to deliver tailored tax advisory and compliance services. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £95,000, excellent training, and flexible working. The ideal candidate will have strong tax experience, be professionally qualified, and possess clear communication skills to engage effectively with clients. You'll play a key role in managing client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

Excellent training and support

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Attractive city centre office

Qualifications

• Experience in practice or industry, ideally with large corporates.
• Proactive with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong technical knowledge with a willingness to develop.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships as a trusted adviser.
• Lead tax planning projects and implement strategies.
• Mentor team members and supervise work delegation.

Skills

Strong Tax Manager experience

Clear communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring or coaching experience

Education

CA and/or CTA qualification

Job description

Overview

One of the North's leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services and employing c.1,000 staff, is seeking to recruit Tax Managers and Senior Managers to provide tailored tax advisory and compliance services in one of a range of specialisms - Corporate Tax, Private Client Tax, Transaction Tax, Innovation Tax and VAT & Duty for large corporate, SME, OMB, Entrepreneur and private individual clients, helping them navigate an increasingly complex world. Its growing Newcastle office is looking for talented and friendly people to deliver value and manage risk in tax compliance, tax optimisation and strategic planning, where you'll be at the heart of assisting clients in realising their ambitions. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and client management skills, while working as part of an award-winning, collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team.

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, forward-thinking tax advice, as well as supporting the development and mentoring of team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and identifying planning opportunities
• Delivering on advisory projects for clients and leading implementation of tax planning
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to provide integrated solutions to clients, including cross-disciplinary projects
• Mentoring and supervising others whilst delegating work effectively and providing regular feedback
• Overseeing the preparation and review of tax returns and submissions to ensure compliance and identify advisory opportunities
• Leading written and oral correspondence with HMRC, including managing enquiries and resolving technical matters
• Supporting activities through participation in business development opportunities, proposals, client meetings and thought leadership
• Managing budgets, billing, and WIP efficiently, maintaining profitability across your portfolio

Qualifications

• Strong Tax Manager experience in a relevant field, tax gained in practice or industry, ideally including exposure to large corporates or complex clients
• Professionally qualified (CA and/or CTA or equivalent) or working towards qualification
• Strong technical knowledge and a willingness to continue developing in a supportive environment
• Proactive, with good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Clear communicator who can engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior team members is an advantage

Rewards & Benefits

• Basic salary of £60,000 - £95,000 and competitive benefits package
• Full time
• Permanent
• Excellent training, support and career development opportunities
• Attractive city centre office and flexible working

Please note

- To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications.

- High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days.

- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions - there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role