Tax Assistant Manager

Are you an experienced Personal Tax professional looking to take on a leadership role in a forward-thinking firm?

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong tax professional who thrives on client interaction, team development, and delivering high-quality tax services. If you’re looking for a firm that values expertise, encourages career growth, and fosters a collaborative work environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

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• Managing a portfolio of personal and trust tax clients, including high-net-worth individuals and clients with complex tax affairs
• Reviewing tax returns and other compliance work prepared by junior colleagues
• Providing proactive, efficient, and cost-effective tax advice to clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, providing training, coaching, and guidance
• Researching and drafting private client and employment tax advice
• Liaising with colleagues across the firm to enhance client service and technical knowledge-sharing
• Working alongside senior management and partners to improve team efficiency and tax processes
• Identifying opportunities to streamline procedures and implement best practices

York is a vibrant and historic city that blends rich cultural heritage with modern business opportunities. With excellent transport links, a thriving professional community, and a great quality of life, York is an ideal place for tax professionals looking to advance their careers in a city that offers both professional growth and work-life balance.

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
• At least four years’ post-qualification experience in Personal Tax
• Strong technical expertise in personal and trust tax compliance and advisory work
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
• Effective time management and organisational abilities, with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• A commercial mindset, able to identify tax planning opportunities for clients
• Experience in supervising, training, and mentoring junior staff
• Some tax advisory experience (desirable but not essential)
• Exposure to other areas of tax (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 York and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.