Join a fast-growing firm as a Senior Tax Manager in Outsourcing, leading the delivery of tax compliance services with a focus on digital processes. You will manage a team, develop operational workflows, and ensure clients are fully compliant, including under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT). This is a senior role offering exposure to clients, leadership opportunities, and the chance to shape a new, high-volume service line.
Job Title: Senior Tax Manager – Outsourcing / Compliance
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Reference no: 15994
Senior Tax Manager – Outsourcing / Compliance – Benefits
Hybrid and flexible working
Rapid career progression in a growing company
Continuous development opportunities to increase technical knowledge and skills
Monthly internal recognition awards for contributions and achievements
Generous holiday allowance with options to trade, flex, or receive additional days based on service
Dedicated wellbeing day each year
Access to Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 online GP, second medical opinions, and mental health support
Confidential wellbeing platform offering 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, and coaches
Discounts across a wide range of retailers
Health cash plan reimbursing routine health appointments
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Client and employee referral bonuses
Death in service life assurance
Enhanced family leave policies
Senior Tax Manager – Outsourcing / Compliance – About The Role
You will be responsible for overseeing tax compliance with a strong emphasis on Making Tax Digital. The role works closely with internal teams and clients to ensure MTD obligations are met and embedded into day to day tax processes. Key responsibilities:
• Own and develop the firm’s approach to tax compliance with specific responsibility for Making Tax Digital
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on MTD requirements across relevant taxes
• Ensure clients are compliant with current and upcoming MTD legislation
• Review and improve tax compliance processes, systems and controls
• Work with technology and systems teams to implement and optimise MTD solutions
• Support and advise colleagues on technical and practical MTD matters
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting tax compliance and MTD
• Liaise with HMRC where required on compliance and reporting matters
The successful Senior Tax Manager – Outsourcing / Compliance will have:
Strong background in tax compliance
In depth knowledge of Making Tax Digital
Formal Tax qualification (ATT or CTA) is preferred but not essential
Experience working with HMRC reporting requirements
Strong understanding of tax systems and digital reporting tools
Ability to interpret legislation and apply it in practice
Experience supporting or leading process change within tax
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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