Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.
Tax Advisory Manager (Mixed Tax) East London (Hybrid)
Circa £50,000 - £70,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits
Public Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a leading UK accountancy & advisory group who are continuing to expand their Tax offering in East London, and are now looking to recruit a Mixed Tax Advisory Manager.
This firm supports the SME market with a full service offering including Audit, Accounts & Advisory, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Business Recovery. With a strong values-led culture and excellent internal support, the firm offers clear progression routes and rapid promotion opportunities for high performers.
The firmβs Tax team is well-established and continues to grow, working closely with Partners across Audit, Accounts and Advisory. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, deliver advisory-led work, and mentor junior staff.
Role Responsibilities
- Managing your own mixed tax portfolio, supported by Seniors and Junior staff
- Reviewing corporate tax and LLP income tax computations prepared by audit/accounts teams
- Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns, P11Ds, ATED returns, ERS filings and EMI scheme returns
- Acting as first point of contact for clients and responding to queries/advisory matters
- Managing workflow, deadlines and quality of delivery across assignments
- Liaising with HMRC and handling enquiries
- Supporting project advisory and company secretarial related work (e.g. share reorganisations and share schemes)
- Supervising, mentoring and training junior staff
- Assisting with team management and ensuring WIP / billing and client invoicing is completed accurately
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong experience across both personal and corporate tax
- Proven ability to manage and develop a client portfolio and delegate effectively
- Comfortable finalising work for client approval
- CTA preferred, however ATT / ACA / ACCA or qualified by experience will be considered
- Strong communication and IT skills (Word/Excel essential; tax software experience beneficial)
Benefits include
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Private medical insurance (available for managers and employees with 5+ yearsβ service)
Culture & Values My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service.
For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood β david@clark-wood.co.uk / DD: +44 (0) 117 329 1058 | Mobile: +44 (0) 7358 908463
This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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