Job Description
Tax Manager job in Saffron Walden
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 position combines compliance oversight with high-quality advisory work, with particular responsibility for trust taxation and employment-related securities.Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio & Compliance
* Manage a varied portfolio of personal, corporate and partnership clients
* Prepare and review self-assessment and CT600 returns
* Liaise with HMRC on enquiries and client matters
* Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings
Trusts
* Prepare and review SA900 trust returns
* Handle IHT100 reporting, periodic and exit charge calculations
* Advise on distributions and inheritance tax implications
* Oversee Trust Registration Service compliance
* Work closely with trustees and professional advisers
Share Schemes
* Manage annual ERS filings
* Support EMI and other tax-advantaged share schemes
* Advise on compliance requirements and notifications
* Liaise with clients, payroll teams and legal advisers
Advisory Work
* Profit extraction planning
* Incorporations and restructures
* Capital gains tax planning
* Succession and exit planning
* Identify proactive tax-planning opportunities
Team & Practice Support
* Provide technical guidance to colleagues
* Contribute to process improvements
* Support business development and client-care initiatives
About You
* CTA/CIOT preferred, or ATT/ACA/ACCA with strong tax experience
* Minimum 2 years’ UK practice experience
* Solid understanding of trust taxation and IHT
* Experience with share scheme/ERS compliance
* Confident managing your own portfolio independently
* Strong communicator with a client-focused approach
Benefits
* Competitive salary from £50,000+
* Private healthcare (post-probation)
* Employer pension
* Parking permit
* Supportive, friendly small-practice culture with genuine autonomy
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. # 4782605