Tax Assistant Manager

Are you an experienced Personal Tax professional looking to step into a leadership role with a firm that values technical expertise, client service, and career progression?

A well-established accountancy practice in Harrogate is seeking a Tax Assistant Manager to manage a portfolio of personal and trust tax clients, including those with complex tax matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a tax specialist who enjoys working closely with clients, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality tax advisory and compliance services. If you're seeking a firm that offers structured career development, a collaborative working environment, and a strong focus on professional growth, this could be the ideal next step.

Want to hear more?

Apply for this Tax Assistant Manager job in Harrogate today!

• Managing a portfolio of personal and trust tax clients, including high-net-worth individuals and those with more complex affairs
• Reviewing tax returns and compliance work prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Providing clients with proactive, cost-effective tax planning and advisory services tailored to their needs
• Training, mentoring, and coaching junior team members to support their professional development
• Conducting research and preparing tax advisory reports on private client and employment tax matters
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to enhance client service and technical knowledge-sharing
• Assisting senior management and partners in improving efficiency and refining internal processes
• Identifying areas for process improvements and helping implement best practices within the tax department

Harrogate is a thriving spa town known for its strong business community, excellent quality of life, and fantastic transport links. With a mix of independent businesses and established firms, Harrogate provides tax professionals with the opportunity to develop their careers in a supportive and growing professional hub while enjoying the benefits of a vibrant town and beautiful surrounding countryside.

This firm is known for its commitment to professional development, strong team culture, and focus on delivering high-quality tax services. With a structured career progression path, regular training, and a collaborative working environment, this is an ideal opportunity for tax professionals who want to grow their expertise and take on leadership responsibilities.

• CTA qualified or qualified by experience
• Minimum of four years’ post-qualification experience in personal tax
• Strong technical expertise in personal and trust tax compliance and advisory services
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
• Commercially aware, with a keen eye for identifying tax planning opportunities for clients
• Experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing junior team members
• Some exposure to tax advisory work (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of other tax areas is beneficial but not required

• £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Generous annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing progression
• Modern office
• Plus more

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment,Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Harrogate and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.