Your new company Looking to make your mark in AI and automation? Join a growing professional services firm with big ambitions to lead digital transformation in the middle market. This is your chance to play a central role in shaping cutting-edge solutions that redefine how tax and compliance services operate. Your new role As Assistant Manager - AI & Automation, you'll be part of a dynamic Tax Technology team leading the charge on innovation. You'll work on everything from ideation to implementation, with the opportunity to influence national and global operations. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role perfect for someone who sees technology not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for meaningful change. You Will: Designing and implementing AI/automation solutions for complex business needs Expanding capabilities in Agentic Process Automation and AI-driven systems Collaborating across teams to integrate intelligent systems where they add real value Deploying and maintaining secure, scalable AI applications Supporting junior colleagues and promoting technical best practices Monitoring solution performance and reliability, always looking for improvements Keeping pace with AI trends and identifying new tools to adopt What you'll need to succeed Experience in AI architecture, automation frameworks, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Strong coding skills in Python, Java or R Knowledge of platforms like Automation Anywhere, Azure AI services, and AI agents Clear communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for innovation Detail-oriented, dependable, and naturally collaborative Not essential but helpful if you bring: A background in professional services or tax processes Familiarity with data security and privacy standards What you'll get in return 26 days annual leave (plus options to purchase more) Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including private medical and virtual GP access Financial perks like an electric car scheme and access to money management tools On-demand access to 300 courses to fuel your growth and curiosity What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk