Tax Manager

Tax Manager job in Saffron Walden

Hays are recruiting for an established and reputable small practice. They are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to take a lead role across personal, corporate, trust and share scheme taxation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and close client relationships within a supportive, hands-on environment.
The RoleYou will manage a mixed portfolio and act as a key point of contact for clients, partners, and advisers. The position combines compliance oversight with high-quality advisory work, with particular responsibility for trust taxation and employment-related securities.
Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio & Compliance

• Manage a varied portfolio of personal, corporate and partnership clients
• Prepare and review self-assessment and CT600 returns
• Liaise with HMRC on enquiries and client matters
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings

Trusts

• Prepare and review SA900 trust returns
• Handle IHT100 reporting, periodic and exit charge calculations
• Advise on distributions and inheritance tax implications
• Oversee Trust Registration Service compliance
• Work closely with trustees and professional advisers

Share Schemes

• Manage annual ERS filings
• Support EMI and other tax-advantaged share schemes
• Advise on compliance requirements and notifications
• Liaise with clients, payroll teams and legal advisers

Advisory Work

• Profit extraction planning
• Incorporations and restructures
• Capital gains tax planning
• Succession and exit planning
• Identify proactive tax-planning opportunities

Team & Practice Support

• Provide technical guidance to colleagues
• Contribute to process improvements
• Support business development and client-care initiatives

About You

• CTA/CIOT preferred, or ATT/ACA/ACCA with strong tax experience
• Minimum 2 years' UK practice experience
• Solid understanding of trust taxation and IHT
• Experience with share scheme/ERS compliance
• Confident managing your own portfolio independently
• Strong communicator with a client-focused approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £50,000+
• Private healthcare (post-probation)
• Employer pension
• Parking permit
• Supportive, friendly small-practice culture with genuine autonomy

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