Tax Manager
Are you an experienced Tax Manager in Trowbridge or the surrounding Wiltshire area looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to work with a supportive, professional, and long-established accountancy practice that values expertise, client care, and work-life balance?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Tax Manager to join a well-respected and growing firm of accountants in Trowbridge. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory services, and play a key role in developing the firm’s tax offering.
The Role
As Tax Manager, you’ll take ownership of your own client portfolio, providing expert tax advice to individuals and businesses across the South West. You’ll manage both personal and corporate tax compliance, oversee junior staff, and support partners with complex planning assignments.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a portfolio of personal, partnership, and corporate tax clients
* Preparing and reviewing complex tax returns and computations
* Providing proactive tax planning and advisory support to business owners and high-net-worth individuals
* Assisting partners with corporate restructures, capital gains, and inheritance tax planning
* Overseeing junior team members, reviewing work, and providing training
* Building long-term client relationships through exceptional service and communication
* Keeping up to date with tax legislation and ensuring full compliance
About You
You’ll be a technically strong tax professional with excellent communication and leadership skills.
You will:
* Be CTA, ACA, ACCA, or ATT qualified (or qualified by experience)
* Have at least 4–5 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice
* Possess solid technical knowledge across personal and corporate tax
* Be confident advising on a range of planning and compliance matters
* Be organised, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple deadlines
* Enjoy mentoring and developing junior staff
* Have excellent communication skills and a proactive, client-focused approach
Experience in inheritance tax, capital gains, or trusts would be an advantage but is not essential.
The Firm
You’ll be joining a reputable and well-established accountancy practice in Trowbridge, known for its professional expertise and personal approach. The firm provides a full range of accounting, tax, and business advisory services to individuals, SMEs, and owner-managed businesses across Wiltshire and the South West.
The team has built long-term client relationships based on trust, technical excellence, and exceptional service. Staff development is a key focus — you’ll be supported with ongoing training, CPD, and a clear pathway for progression to Senior Manager or Director level.
This is a collaborative, friendly environment where people are valued, and flexible working is genuinely encouraged.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
* Ongoing professional development and career progressionSupportive, approachable management team
* Strong work-life balance and positive team culture
The Opportunity
This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious Tax Manager who enjoys both client interaction and technical problem-solving. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of tax work, manage your own portfolio, and play an important role in the continued growth of a respected local firm.
If you’re ready to take your tax career to the next level within a supportive and forward-thinking practice, this could be your perfect next move.
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