Role: Tax Manager or Tax Assistant Manager

Location: Exeter

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

About the Role:

An established and growing accountancy practice in the South West is seeking a Tax Manager or Assistant Tax Manager to join their Exeter office. The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements and is ideal for a current Assistant Tax Manager, a high-performing Tax Senior ready for their next step, or an experienced Tax Manager seeking new challenges.

The tax team serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, professional partnerships, shareholder/directors, non-resident taxpayers, family trusts, and a growing probate practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, within agreed budgets and timeframes

• Build strong client relationships and provide tailored tax planning and advisory support

• Support and lead the tax team on various advisory projects

• Review and prepare complex tax returns

• Identify and manage tax risks effectively

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and train tax team members

• Oversee tax compliance and tax provision processes

• Assist with financial management and performance of the tax department

Candidate Profile:

• Experience as a Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager, or a high-performing Tax Senior

• ATT and/or CTA qualification

• Strong technical knowledge across a wide range of tax areas

• Excellent understanding of tax compliance returns

• Confident client-facing and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and remain adaptable in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Professional, discreet, and a collaborative team player

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with digital communication tools

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail

Benefits:

• 36.25 hours per week (flexible, part-time and hybrid working options available)

• Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications

• Annual salary review

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary)

• Access to employee health and wellbeing schemes

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible benefits including buy/sell holiday, payroll charitable giving, cycle to work, and private medical insurance

• Commission schemes for client introductions and staff incentives

• Pension scheme with rising contributions after 4 years’ service

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year of service