Top 50 Accounting Firm - Personal Tax Senior / Assistant Manager - Hybrid -Ipswich, Suffolk

Clark Wood; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join their Private Client Tax team. This hybrid position involves preparing tax returns, managing client portfolios, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of practice experience and ideally be ATT qualified. The firm offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Extensive training and development programme

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a personal tax or mixed tax role.
• Experience managing a client portfolio.
• Confident communicator both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for individuals and partnerships.
• Handle HMRC enquiries and assist with tax advisory projects.
• Manage your own portfolio of clients.

Skills

2 years’ recent practice experience

ATT qualified

Strong organisational skills

Client portfolio management

Confident communicator

High level of IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

ATT qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

CCH tax software

Job description

🔝Top 50 Accounting Firm - Personal Tax Senior / Assistant Manager - Hybrid -📍Ipswich, Suffolk

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious tax professional to join our Private Client Tax team as an Assistant Manager. This full-time position is based in our Ipswich office, with the option for hybrid working under our agile working policy.

This is a diverse and rewarding role that offers strong career progression and the chance to work with a wide range of clients. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that encourages proactive client solutions and continuous professional development.

About the Team

Our Private Client Tax team supports a broad portfolio of clients, including:

• High-net-worth individuals and families
• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Professional partnerships
• Company directors
• Land and property owners
• Retirees, family trusts, and estates

This variety ensures exposure to complex and interesting work, as well as opportunities to deepen your technical expertise and client relationship skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and estates
• Complete Capital Gains Tax returns, Inheritance Tax accounts, and Trust Registration requirements
• Handle HMRC enquiries and assist with a range of tax advisory projects
• Review work prepared by junior team members (depending on experience)
• Manage your own portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines and expectations are met
• Contribute to the team’s knowledge sharing, process improvement, and training initiatives

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years’ recent practice experience in a personal tax or mixed tax role
• Ideally ATT qualified (or equivalent); support for further study (e.g. CTA) is available
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience managing a client portfolio; exposure to budgeting and billing advantageous
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong client relationships
• High level of IT proficiency, including MS Word and Excel; experience with tax software (e.g. CCH) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, conscientious approach

Location and Working Environment

Our Ipswich office offers a modern and comfortable workspace with excellent facilities, including a roof terrace area. It’s conveniently located near the town centre and Ipswich Station, with parking available nearby.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to an extensive in-house training and development programme
• Supportive culture focused on career growth, collaboration, and professional excellence
• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded Private Client Tax team with a strong reputation in the region

Why Join?

This is your chance to work with prestigious clients, handle complex and rewarding tax challenges, and become a key player in a forward-thinking, collaborative team. If you’re ready to elevate your career in personal and international tax, we’d love to hear from you.

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This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.