Tax Senior/ Assistant Tax Manager

An established and growing independent accountancy practice is seeking a Tax Senior / Assistant Manager to join its expanding Business Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to develop their career within a supportive, well-structured tax department that actively encourages progression.

The firm is part of a wider UK network of independent practices and has continued to achieve strong growth in recent years. The role is office-based to support collaboration, efficiency, and timely delivery of client work.

The Team

You will join a well-established tax team of around 10 professionals, including senior leadership, managers, qualified accountants, and trainees. The tax function is split across two key areas:

• Corporate Tax and Tax Planning / Advisory
• Personal Tax and P11Ds

The wider firm also has specialist teams covering payroll, company secretarial, and accounting/audit services. The client base primarily consists of owner-managed businesses and groups across a broad range of sectors.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality personal and corporate tax compliance services while supporting client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients
• Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns and computations
• Ensuring all filing and reporting deadlines are met
• Acting as a point of contact for client and HMRC correspondence
• Dealing with client queries in a timely and professional manner
• Identifying and communicating tax planning opportunities
• Assisting with more complex corporate tax matters
• Maintaining high standards of tax compliance across the portfolio
• Supporting and training junior members of the team
• Liaising with other departments where required

Person Specification

Candidates will have experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Corporation tax compliance
• Personal tax returns and computations
• P11Ds
• Partnership tax returns
• Managing a client portfolio
• Dealing with HMRC enquiries and disputes
• Strong knowledge of Corporation Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax
• Awareness of VAT, Inheritance Tax, and other taxes (e.g. SDLT)
• Experience using tax software (e.g. CCH or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A flexible approach to working hours during peak deadlines

Experience within an accountancy practice environment is essential, and up-to-date CPD records are expected.

Working Arrangements

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), with flexibility to meet business needs
• Location: Office-based role in South Wales

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 30 days' holiday including bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Professional subscription fees paid (ICAEW / ACCA)