Mixed Tax Senior Manager

Are you an experienced tax professional looking for the next step in your career? Our client, a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Stoke-on-Trent, is seeking a Mixed Tax Senior Manager to join their dynamic team. Offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a growing tax team. This role provides exposure to high-quality advisory work while allowing you to work closely with the Tax Partner to shape the tax strategy for the firm’s OMB client base.

At Crowe Watson Recruitment, we specialise in sourcing the best talent for accountancy practice roles, partnering with firms that value expertise and ambition. This firm is highly regarded for its commitment to professional development and client-focused service. As a Mixed Tax Senior Manager, you will play a key role in delivering strategic tax advice, winning new business, and ensuring the highest level of client care.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both corporate and personal tax, with a passion for advisory work. You will be comfortable managing complex tax queries, working collaboratively with partners, and mentoring junior team members. If you are looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level, this role offers the challenge and rewards you seek.

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Tax Partner to drive the tax strategy for the Stoke office.
• Lead and contribute to winning new tax advisory work, ensuring the firm's continued growth.
• Provide expert advice on succession planning, sales, restructuring, and corporate tax matters.
• Handle HMRC enquiries, inheritance tax (IHT), capital gains tax (CGT), and residency issues.
• Advise on employee reward schemes and tax-efficient incentivisation.
• Manage tax queries on behalf of clients, ensuring compliance and strategic planning.
• Support the wider tax team with compliance reviews and planning meetings.
• Monitor WIP and budgets, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with partners across the firm to integrate tax services with wider business objectives.

• ACA/CTA/ATT qualified or equivalent.
• Strong experience in both corporate and personal tax advisory work.
• Excellent knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality tax solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of winning and developing new business.
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment.
• Ability to mentor and support junior members of the tax team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.