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 Role

You 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 Responsibilities

Portfolio & 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 filingsTrusts

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 advisersShare 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 advisersAdvisory Work

Profit extraction planning
Incorporations and restructures
Capital gains tax planning
Succession and exit planning
Identify proactive tax‑planning opportunitiesTeam & Practice Support

Provide technical guidance to colleagues
Contribute to process improvements
Support business development and client‑care initiativesAbout 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 approachBenefits

Competitive salary from £50,000+
Private healthcare (post‑probation)
Employer pension
Parking permit
Supportive, friendly small‑practice culture with genuine autonomyIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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