Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/03/2026
Location: KT Area (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Sector: Accountancy Practice / Tax
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing and highly regarded accountancy and tax advisory practice in Surrey to recruit a Senior Tax Manager .
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious firm with a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, including entrepreneurs, sole traders and growing businesses.
The firm offers a supportive, collaborative environment where individuals are given early responsibility, exposure to advisory work, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact as the business continues to grow.
The Role
This is a senior-level position offering a blend of portfolio management, technical oversight and advisory work, working closely with the Head of Tax and wider leadership team.
You will take ownership of a varied personal tax portfolio while also playing a key role in maintaining quality, improving processes and supporting the ongoing development of the tax function.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing a personal tax portfolio from start to finish, including client communication and overseeing tax return preparation and submission
Reviewing tax returns and related work prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and long-lasting relationships
Supporting new client enquiries and onboarding processes
Providing practical income tax planning advice
Preparing and advising on capital gains tax calculations and planning opportunities
Supporting advisory projects, including disclosures, overpayment relief claims and other technical matters
Managing HMRC correspondence and enquiries on behalf of clients
Supporting the development and improvement of internal systems, processes and workflows
Assisting with team coordination and workflow management across the tax department
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
CTA qualified with strong experience in personal tax within an accountancy practice
Technically strong, with proven experience reviewing work and maintaining high standards
Confident in client-facing situations and able to communicate complex matters clearly
Organised and process-driven, with a keen eye for improving efficiency
Proactive, ambitious and commercially aware
Comfortable handling both compliance and advisory work
A collaborative team player who enjoys contributing to a growing business
What’s on Offer
Salary in the region of £60,000 – £70,000, depending on experience
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options
A supportive and forward-thinking team environment
The opportunity to influence the direction and growth of the tax department
Ongoing professional development and CPD support
A clear pathway for progression into senior leadership, specialist roles or potential equity
We’re keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South East. To do this, we’re always looking to expand our network, and we know that great candidates like you can help us connect with other brilliant professionals.
If your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and have relevant experience in accountancy or tax, we’d love to speak with them.
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