Assistant Manager (Tax)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for their UK tax compliance with support from senior team members.

  • Prepare and begin reviewing UK tax returns, developing confidence in identifying issues and ensuring accuracy.

  • Support the review process by assisting Managers and Directors on more complex returns.

  • Assist in overseeing and supporting junior staff, including reviewing straightforward work and helping monitor deadlines.

  • Begin to take a more active role in managing workflow and prioritising jobs across your portfolio.

  • Prepare advisory work for individuals and assist on more complex planning projects.

  • Develop confidence in dealing with client queries and gradually take a more front-facing role.

  • Work with internal teams and support coordination with international offices where required.

  • Identify technical issues and carry out research with support, building towards more independent judgement.

  • Contribute to team development and participate in internal training.

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

• • Strong experience in personal tax, with good exposure to compliance and some review experience.

  • CTA qualified (or close to completion) – Ideal but not essential.

  • Developing experience in reviewing work and supporting junior staff.

  • Increasing confidence working autonomously, with appropriate escalation.

  • Exposure to double tax treaties, residency issues, and international tax matters is desirable.

  • Exposure to US tax or internationally mobile clients is advantageous.

  • Developing client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.

  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

  • Proactive mindset with ambition to progress to Manager level.

Package:

• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday, plus public holidays
• Additional holiday day per year of service
• Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum
• Health plan benefits
• Parking Permit
• Ongoing training and development
• Regular team and firm-wide social events