Hays are recruiting for an established and reputable small practice. They are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to take a lead role across personal, corporate, trust and share scheme taxation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and close client relationships within a supportive, hands-on environment.
The RoleYou will manage a mixed portfolio and act as a key point of contact for clients, partners, and advisers. The positionbinespliance oversight with high‑quality advisory work, with particular responsibility for trust taxation and employment-related securities.
Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio &pliance
1. Manage a varied portfolio of personal, corporate and partnership clients
2. Prepare and review self‑assessment and CT600 returns
3. Liaise with HMRC on enquiries and client matters
4. Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings
Trusts
5. Prepare and review SA900 trust returns
6. Handle IHT100 reporting, periodic and exit charge calculations
7. Advise on distributions and inheritance tax implications
8. Oversee Trust Registration Servicepliance
9. Work closely with trustees and professional advisers
Share Schemes
10. Manage annual ERS filings
11. Support EMI and other tax‑advantaged share schemes
12. Advise onpliance requirements and notifications
13. Liaise with clients, payroll teams and legal advisers
Advisory Work
14. Profit extraction planning
15. Incorporations and restructures
16. Capital gains tax planning
17. Succession and exit planning
18. Identify proactive tax‑planning opportunities
Team & Practice Support
19. Provide technical guidance to colleagues
20. Contribute to process improvements
21. Support business development and client‑care initiatives
About You
22. CTA/CIOT preferred, or ATT/ACA/ACCA with strong tax experience
23. Minimum 2 years’ UK practice experience
24. Solid understanding of trust taxation and IHT
25. Experience with share scheme/ERSpliance
26. Confident managing your own portfolio independently
27. Strongmunicator with a client‑focused approach
Benefits
28. Private healthcare (post‑probation)
29. Employer pension
30. Parking permit
31. Supportive, friendly small‑practice culture with genuine autonomy
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