Tax Manager
- Field: Accountancy & Bookkeeping
- Deadline: 2026-03-06 03:03
- Southall
Location: Southall
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
The Client
Our client are a medium sized established Chartered / Certified Accountants firm, they are managed by ex-big four auditors, consultants and tax experts. They provide Audit, Assurance and Tax services in the UK with a team of experienced Chartered / Certified Accountants and Consultants. They are looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to join their team.
The Role of Tax Manager
The Tax Manager will support and manage a portfolio of clients, providing assistance across UK direct and indirect tax matters, including HMRC payroll and employment tax compliance. The role involves delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while supporting client relationships and internal team development.
Key Responsibilities of the Tax Manager
Direct Tax
Assist clients with UK corporation tax and personal tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax computations and filing and returns.
Support clients on tax planning matters and ad-hoc advisory queries.
Liaise with HMRC on enquiries, disclosures, and correspondence.
Assist with quarterly, year-end tax provisions and related disclosures.
Indirect Tax
Support clients with VAT registrations, VAT return preparation and review and VAT submission.
Advise on VAT treatments for transactions.
Support clients other VAT compliance where applicable.
Payroll & Employment Taxes
Assist clients with HMRC payroll compliance, including PAYE, RTI submissions and filings.
Support preparation and review of P11D and PSA returns.
Others
Develop financial and economic analyses and models to support restructuring and pricing decisions and ensuring transfer pricing compliance.
Prepare project deliverables including reports, presentations, Master Files, Local Files, and Country-by-Country (CbC) reports.
Client & Practice Support
Manage day-to-day client communications and provide timely tax support.
Assist with onboarding new clients and understanding their tax requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Qualified CTA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years' UK tax experience within an accountancy or tax advisory firm.
Practical experience in direct and indirect tax compliance.
Exposure to HMRC payroll and employment tax matters.
Strong working knowledge of UK tax legislation.
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage multiple client deadlines.
Client-focused and commercially aware.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits as per UK market.
Exposure to a varied client base.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Keywords: Tax Manager, Accountancy, Accountant
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