Our client an established Accountacy Practice and Advisory business are seeking a Tax Manager who is preferably CTA qualified to join their tax team. You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing high-quality tax advice, ensuring compliance, and managing a range of tax-related projects. You will be a key player in the team, overseeing the preparation of personal self-assessment returns and reporting, advising clients on tax strategies, and supporting the leadership team in managing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

* Tax Compliance:

* Manage a client portfolio for self-assessment, Oversee the timely and accurate submission of ATED and P11D returns

* Assist audit and accounts staff on preparation of complex Corporation Tax returns, Assist bookkeeping team with complex VAT queries

* Tax Advisory:

* Provide high-level tax advice to a range of clients, including corporate, SME, and individual clients. Advise on corporate restructuring, tax-efficient structuring, and inheritance tax planning.

* Develop tax-efficient strategies for clients, ensuring their tax affairs are managed proactively and with foresight.

* Client Relationship Management:

* Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, becoming their first point of contact for tax-related queries and concerns. Manage the day-to-day relationship with clients, identifying opportunities for additional services and offering advice to support their business objectives.

* Attend client meetings to discuss tax planning, compliance, and strategy.

* Team Management:

* Supervise and mentor junior tax staff and trainees, providing guidance on technical matters, managing workloads, and supporting their development.

* Review the work of junior staff, providing constructive feedback and ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy.

* Technical Leadership:

* Stay up-to-date with developments in tax legislation and ensure the firm's clients benefit from the latest tax planning opportunities.

* Develop and deliver internal training to colleagues on key tax issues, ensuring the wider team's knowledge remains current.

* Qualifications:

* CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualification is preferable.

* Experience:

* At least 5 years of experience working in a tax practice or accounting firm, with a solid background in both compliance and advisory work.

* Experience in managing a portfolio of clients and providing high-quality tax advisory services.

* Experience in managing junior team members and training staff.

* Experience in Corporation Tax and VAT preferable

* Technical Skills:

* Excellent technical knowledge of UK tax law

* Experience with tax compliance software and general accounting systems.

* Strong understanding of tax planning, corporate finance, and business strategy.

* Personal Attributes:

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex tax matters in an accessible way.

* Strong client-facing skills with a focus on building long-term relationships.

* Ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and productive environment