Tax Manager

Hays are recruiting for an established and reputable small practice. They are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to take a lead role across personal, corporate, trust and share scheme taxation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and close client relationships within a supportive, hands-on environment.

The Role

You will manage a mixed portfolio and act as a key point of contact for clients, partners, and advisers. The position combines compliance oversight with high‑quality advisory work, with particular responsibility for trust taxation and employment-related securities.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Compliance

* Manage a varied portfolio of personal, corporate and partnership clients
* Prepare and review self‑assessment and CT600 returns
* Liaise with HMRC on enquiries and client matters
* Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings

Trusts

* Prepare and review SA900 trust returns
* Handle IHT100 reporting, periodic and exit charge calculations
* Advise on distributions and inheritance tax implications
* Oversee Trust Registration Service compliance
* Work closely with trustees and professional advisers

Share Schemes

* Manage annual ERS filings
* Support EMI and other tax‑advantaged share schemes
* Advise on compliance requirements and notifications
* Liaise with clients, payroll teams and legal advisers

Advisory Work

* Profit extraction planning
* Incorporations and restructures
* Capital gains tax planning
* Succession and exit planning
* Identify proactive tax‑planning opportunities

Team & Practice Support

* Provide technical guidance to colleagues
* Contribute to process improvements
* Support business development and client‑care initiatives

About You

* CTA/CIOT preferred, or ATT/ACA/ACCA with strong tax experience
* Minimum 2 years' UK practice experience
* Solid understanding of trust taxation and IHT
* Experience with share scheme/ERS compliance
* Confident managing your own portfolio independently
* Strong communicator with a client‑focused approach

Benefits

* Competitive salary from £50,000+
* Private healthcare (post‑probation)
* Employer pension
* Parking permit
* Supportive, friendly small‑practice culture with genuine autonomy

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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