Your new company

This Senior Tax Advisory Manager opportunity is with a well-established, independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors with more than a century of experience. With offices across the North West and a growing team of expert tax and business advisory professionals, they blend deep technical knowledge with personality and drive. The firm is known for delivering tailored, jargon-free advice that helps clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to high-net-worth individuals, make confident decisions and thrive.

Your new role

As a Senior Tax Advisory Manager, you'll lead the delivery of both corporate and private client tax advice, taking ownership of high-value advisory projects. You will:

• Provide strategic tax planning and support for corporate clients, including transaction structuring, R&D relief, patent box, and exit planning
• Offer personal tax advice to business owners, trustees, and high-net-worth individuals, covering estates, capital gains, and succession planning
• Lead and coordinate project delivery end-to-end, managing scope, budgeting, and stakeholder expectations
• Build and develop strong relationships with clients and internal teams, including accountants, auditors, and digital advisory colleagues
• Mentor and manage junior tax staff, supporting career development and technical growth
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities, collaborating on proposals and thought leadership

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional qualification (CTA, ACA/ACCA with tax experience)
• Strong technical expertise in both corporate and personal tax advisory
• Proven background in leading complex advisory projects for corporate and private clients
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills-you're proactive, personable, and commercially aware
• Leadership skills with demonstrable experience mentoring and developing junior staff
• A blend of strategic insight and hands-on delivery, confident managing multiple priorities

What you'll get in return

We offer a supportive, dynamic working environment where your input truly matters:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working policy for work-life balance
• 27 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) and birthday leave
• Pension with employer contributions, life assurance, health cash plan, EAP, and paid professional subscriptions
• Regular social events, team days, and wellbeing initiatives
• Structured career development, including access to training and mentoring

What you need to do now

If you're ready to elevate your tax advisory career and enjoy a truly varied role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail.
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