Tax Manager

Are you a seasoned tax accountant ready to take on an exciting leadership role?

This Tax Manager job in Aveley offers a fantastic opportunity to manage a significant portfolio of primarily personal tax clients, oversee compliance, and deliver high-quality advisory services.

If you’re a tax specialist with a passion for client service and leadership, this could be the next step in your career.

If you can answer "yes" to the following questions...

• Do you have exceptional communication skills and the ability to build relationships?
• Can you oversee a significant portfolio of personal tax clients, acting as their go-to person?
• Are you able to lead the preparation and review of personal tax returns?
• Is progression something that you're passionate about and committed to?
• Would you like to work closely with Partners to support the firm's growth?

...then we want to hear from you!

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Contact us today to learn more about this Tax Manager job in Aveley.

As a Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a client portfolio, ensuring exceptional service delivery across both compliance and advisory work. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of c.280 personal tax clients
• Leading the preparation and review of personal tax returns (c.80% compliance)
• Providing tailored advisory services, including capital gains tax planning and other ad hoc tax matters (c.20% advisory)
• Ensuring tax compliance and deadlines are met for all clients
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, addressing queries, and offering proactive solutions
• Identifying tax planning opportunities to add value to clients
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members to foster professional development
• Keeping up to date with personal tax legislation and advising clients on relevant changes

This Aveley-based accountancy practice is recognised for its high-quality personal tax services and client-focused approach. With a strong reputation for excellence, the firm fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where employees are valued, developed, and encouraged to thrive.

Joining this firm means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that prioritises expertise, innovation, and exceptional client service.

• £80,000 to £90,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent role
• Flexible / hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Wellbeing support
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Inclusive company values
• Plus more

• Significant experience in personal tax management, ideally in a practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of personal tax compliance and advisory work
• Proven experience managing a large portfolio of clients
• Excellent client relationship skills, with a proactive and solutions-driven approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills to support junior team members
• A recognised tax qualification (such as ATT, CTA) is advantageous but not essential with relevant experience

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 across Essex and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.