Tax Manager, Runcorn, £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

This is an opportunity to work closely with a firm’s Tax Director, managing your own portfolio of personal, trust and corporate tax clients including HNWIs, partners and directors. You’ll take on genuine responsibility from day one, leading on adhoc advisory work alongside your compliance caseload.

Tax Manager – This Role Is Ideal For

This role is ideal for a Tax Manager or experienced Assistant Tax Manager who:

• Is CTA qualified or QBE, with a solid personal and corporate tax background
• Is able to manage a client portfolio autonomously and take ownership of client relationships
• Is looking to work with a small, close-knit team, rather than a large, corporate environment

Tax Manager – About the Firm

This is a well-established, niche private client accountancy practice based in Runcorn, with more than fifty years’ experience supporting individuals, families and businesses with their tax and financial affairs. It’s a director-led firm where you’ll work closely with senior colleagues rather than being one of many in a large department. This role has arisen as the tax team looks to add further capacity to support its growing portfolio of personal, trust and corporate clients.

Tax Manager – Responsibilities

Personal & Trust Tax

• Manage and review tax returns for a portfolio including HNWIs, partners, directors and the self-employed
• Oversee trust returns and related compliance

Corporate Tax

• Manage and review corporation tax returns

Client & Advisory

• Act as the main point of contact for client and HMRC queries
• Lead on advisory work alongside your compliance caseload, working closely with the Tax Director

Portfolio & Team

• Manage WIP, billing and fee notes across your portfolio
• Review the work of junior team members and support their development
• Liaise with other departments and support colleagues as needed

Tax Manager – Requirements

• CTA qualified or QBE, with strong personal tax and trust knowledge
• Experience reviewing work and supervising junior staff
• Proactive approach to managing and developing client relationships
• Adaptable, organised, and confident working independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to support other departments when needed

Tax Manager – Benefits

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience
Benefits: Competitive package

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