Job Description
TAX MANAGER - NORTHAMPTON (HYBRID / FLEXIBLE WORKING)Salary: Highly competitive + full suite of benefitsPermanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
I'm currently partnered with a dynamic, rapidly expanding mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm based in Northampton. With a strong regional presence and growing national footprint, this firm has built a reputation for delivering tailored, high-value tax and business advice to a broad portfolio of SME and corporate clients. Due to sustained growth and internal progression, they're now looking to appoint an experienced Tax Manager to join their collaborative, forward-thinking team. The position offers a blend of compliance oversight and advisory exposure, along with a clear progression path.
THE ROLE:
As Tax Manager, you'll take ownership of a mixed client portfolio, leading on compliance while supporting advisory projects such as restructuring, planning and transactional work. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the firm and contribute to team development and process improvement. Key areas of focus:
* Managing end-to-end corporate tax compliance
* Advising clients on structuring, planning, and general tax strategy
* Developing and mentoring junior staff
* Collaborating across departments to identify cross-sell opportunities
* Reviewing work, managing WIP and billing
* Playing a role in shaping and expanding the firm's tax advisory services
WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR:
* CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Minimum 5 years' experience in tax within a UK accountancy practice
* Strong grounding in corporate tax compliance with exposure to advisory work
* Confident managing clients directly and leading technical conversations
* Commercially aware and team-focused with a proactive mindset
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
* Hybrid / flexible working environment
* 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Health cash plan, enhanced family leave, income protection, and life assurance
* Regular social events and employee perks scheme
* Ongoing CPD and personalised development support
* Free onsite parking
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than just compliance work - someone who wants to influence strategy, add value, and be part of a firm that's growing with intention. If this sounds like you, or if you'd like a confidential conversation about the market more generally, feel free to reach out:Andy Chaplin
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