Tax Manager
Employer Location North Shields, Tyne and Wear Salary Up to £55,000 (depending on experience) Closing date 16 Sep 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
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:
1. Personal tax compliance and advisory
2. Corporate tax compliance and advisory
3. Experience with creative tax reliefs ( R&D)
4. Competence in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Qualifications:
5. ACA or CTA qualified (or equivalent)
Desirable:
6. Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with clients
7. Experience with EMI schemes, SEIS/EIS
8. Comfort with networking and managing key business relationships
9. Familiarity with cloud accounting software ( Xero)
10. Interest in AI or willingness to learn
Personal Attributes
11. Precise: Detail-oriented and methodical in approach
12. Analytical: Able to assess and interpret complex financial data
13. Numerical: Enjoys working with figures and calculations
14. Organised: Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines
15. Critical thinker: Evaluates potential risks and strategies
16. Business-minded: Strong commercial awareness
17. Initiative-driven: Proactive and self-motivated
18. Administrative: Enjoys structuring and documenting work
19. Calm under pressure: Maintains performance under tight deadlines
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
20. On-time tax return delivery
21. Quality and turnaround time of R&D claims and other deliverables
22. Client satisfaction and compliance adherence
Career Progression
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
At Blu Sky, we believe work should work for you. That means trusting our people, supporting your wellbeing, and rewarding your impact – with flexibility, fairness, and a healthy dose of fun. Here’s what you can expect as part of the Blu Sky team:
Time off that works for you: We know balance looks different for everyone – and we’ve built our leave package with that in mind;
23. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
24. 1 day off for your birthday – go celebrate!
25. 1 wellbeing day – take time for you, or maybe to welcome a new furry friend
26. 1 volunteering day – support a cause you care about, on us
Family-friendly support: Whether you're growing your family or navigating change, we’ve got your back;
27. Maternity leave – 3 months full pay, followed by 3 months at 50% pay (for those returning to work)
28. Paternity leave – 2 weeks full pay, plus an optional 2 weeks at 50% pay
29. Need flexibility around family life? Just talk to us – we'll listen
Health & peace of mind
30. Private medical insurance – available firmwide
31. Death in service cover – additional security for your loved ones
Smart benefits: Make the most of our salary sacrifice options;
32. Electric car scheme – lease a vehicle while saving on tax
33. More options in the pipeline – we're always exploring ways to add value
Recognition & reward
34. Firmwide bonus scheme – discretionary, based on overall performance
35. Quarterly strategy days – in-person sessions to reflect, connect and shape our future
Flexibility that’s built on trust: We focus on outcomes, not where or when you work;
36. Remote working – work from anywhere, so long as it works for clients and your team
37. Flexible hours – talk to your manager, agree a plan, and go for it
38. Onboarding package – everything you need to hit the ground running
Company
Blu Sky isn’t your typical accountancy firm. We’re a high-growth, B Corp certified business with a clear mission: to help ambitious companies grow with confidence and we’re building a team that makes that possible.
At Blu Sky, you won’t just be crunching numbers. You’ll be working alongside founders, investors and scaling businesses in tech, SaaS and professional services, giving them the clarity and confidence to take their next big step. We act as a genuine extension of our clients’ teams meaning your impact is felt well beyond the balance sheet.
What makes us different?
People-first culture. We put our team and clients at the heart of every decision.
Room to grow. You’ll be supported with development, progression and opportunities to shape your career.
Purpose-driven work. As a certified B Corp, sustainability, transparency and long-term impact are built into everything we do.
Exciting clients. From startups raising their first round to established scale-ups planning global growth, you’ll be part of their journey.
We’re not just accountants. We’re advisors, partners, problem-solvers and we’re looking for people who want to do great things, have fun, and be a pro while doing it.
Join us at Blu Sky and be part of building something that matters.
Company info Website Telephone 0191 258 7676 Location Ye Olde Hundred 69 Church Way
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 0AE
United Kingdom
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