Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
Hours / Working Pattern: Full time, permanent. Hybrid working with occasional travel to client locations.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will be a central figure in delivering high quality tax services to our clients. Your day-to-day work will span personal tax, R&D, and corporate tax, while occasionally supporting S/EIS, EMI schemes, company valuations, and bespoke tax advisory projects. You will manage client expectations and help maintain high standards in compliance and strategic tax planning.
Purpose
The Tax Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering accurate and compliant R&D reports and tax claims, ensuring timely submission within client deadlines. You’ll also set up and advise on EMI and other option schemes, supporting client growth by driving tax efficiency and aiding talent retention. Your expertise will help clients make informed financial decisions through bespoke tax advisory projects and planning strategies.
Requirements
Experience
* Personal tax compliance and advisory
* Corporate tax compliance and advisory
* Experience with creative tax reliefs (e.g. R&D)
* Competence in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Qualifications
* ACA or CTA qualified (or equivalent)
* Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with clients
* Experience with EMI schemes, SEIS/EIS
* Comfort with networking and managing key business relationships
* Familiarity with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero)
* Interest in AI or willingness to learn
Personal Attributes
* Precise: Detail-oriented and methodical in approach
* Analytical: Able to assess and interpret complex financial data
* Numerical: Enjoys working with figures and calculations
* Organised: Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines
* Critical thinker: Evaluates potential risks and strategies
* Business-minded: Strong commercial awareness
* Initiative-driven: Proactive and self-motivated
* Administrative: Enjoys structuring and documenting work
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Quality and turnaround time of R&D claims and other deliverables
* Client satisfaction and compliance adherence
Progression is based on both performance and alignment with company values. The ambition is to grow the tax team, and this will lead to progression opportunities in the mid to long term. There is also the potential opportunity for the right candidate to be considered for equity participation in the future.
Benefits
Time off that works for you: We know balance looks different for everyone – and we’ve built our leave package with that in mind;
Family-friendly support: Whether you're growing your family or navigating change, we’ve got your back;
Health & peace of mind: Private medical insurance – available firmwide; Death in service cover – additional security for your loved ones;
Smart benefits: Electric car scheme – lease a vehicle while saving on tax;
Recognition & reward: Firmwide bonus scheme – discretionary, based on overall performance; Quarterly strategy days – in-person sessions to reflect, connect and shape our future;
Flexibility that’s built on trust: Remote working – work from anywhere, so long as it works for clients and your team; Flexible hours – talk to your manager, agree a plan, and go for it; Onboarding package – everything you need to hit the ground running;
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* 1 day off for your birthday – go celebrate!
* 1 wellbeing day – take time for you, or maybe to welcome a new furry friend
* 1 volunteering day – support a cause you care about, on us
* Maternity leave – 3 months full pay, followed by 3 months at 50% pay (for those returning to work)
* Paternity leave – 2 weeks full pay, plus an optional 2 weeks at 50% pay
* Private medical insurance – available firmwide
* Death in service cover – additional security for your loved ones
* Electric car scheme – lease a vehicle while saving on tax
* Firmwide bonus scheme – discretionary, based on overall performance
* Quarterly strategy days – in-person sessions to reflect, connect and shape our future
* Remote working – work from anywhere, so long as it works for clients and your team
* Flexible hours – talk to your manager, agree a plan, and go for it
* Onboarding package – everything you need to hit the ground running
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