Tax Senior/ Assistant Tax Manager

Overview

An established and growing independent accountancy practice is seeking a Tax Senior / Assistant Manager to join its expanding Business Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to develop their career within a supportive, well-structured tax department that actively encourages progression.

The firm is part of a wider UK network of independent practices and has continued to achieve strong growth in recent years. The role is office-based to support collaboration, efficiency, and timely delivery of client work.

The Team

You will join a well-established tax team of around 10 professionals, including senior leadership, managers, qualified accountants, and trainees. The tax function is split across two key areas:

• Corporate Tax and Tax Planning / Advisory


• Personal Tax and P11Ds

The wider firm also has specialist teams covering payroll, company secretarial, and accounting/audit services. The client base primarily consists of owner-managed businesses and groups across a broad range of sectors.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality personal and corporate tax compliance services while supporting client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients


• Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns and computations


• Ensuring all filing and reporting deadlines are met


• Acting as a point of contact for client and HMRC correspondence


• Dealing with client queries in a timely and professional manner


• Identifying and communicating tax planning opportunities


• Assisting with more complex corporate tax matters


• Maintaining high standards of tax compliance across the portfolio


• Supporting and training junior members of the team


• Liaising with other departments where required

Person Specification

Candidates will have experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Corporation tax compliance


• Personal tax returns and computations


• P11Ds


• Partnership tax returns


• Managing a client portfolio


• Dealing with HMRC enquiries and disputes


• Strong knowledge of Corporation Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax


• Awareness of VAT, Inheritance Tax, and other taxes (e.g. SDLT)


• Experience using tax software (e.g. CCH or similar)


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills


• A flexible approach to working hours during peak deadlines

Experience within an accountancy practice environment is essential, and up-to-date CPD records are expected.

Working Arrangements

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), with flexibility to meet business needs


• Location: Office-based role in South Wales

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience


• 30 days' holiday including bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days


• Life assurance (2x salary)


• Pension scheme


• Professional subscription fees paid (ICAEW / ACCA)