Tax Assistant Manager

Is your current role lacking variety or flexibility? Are you ready for the next step in your practice career without progression in sight?

Or perhaps it’s simply time for a new challenge with a forward-thinking firm that recognises and rewards hard work.

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced Tax Assistant Manager who can lead their own client portfolio, oversee junior tax staff, and support the firm’s growth.

Can you answer yes to these questions?

• Are you an excellent communicator, proactive problem solver, and effective leader?
• Are you career-driven and keen to progress as part of an ambitious team?
• Do you excel at building trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and third parties?

If so, this Tax Assistant Manager job in Stevenage could be the right opportunity for you:

The successful candidate will have a solid track record of managing a tax portfolio across compliance and advisory within UK practice and will be a hands-on manager who can inspire those around them.

In return, a market-leading salary, a full suite of benefits, and impressive professional development opportunities are on offer.

We welcome applications from high calibre candidates who are keen to make a real difference on a thriving tax team.

Apply confidentially today to take a step towards this Tax Assistant Manager job in Stevenage.

• Manage a varied tax portfolio across compliance and advisory, working closely with the Tax Manager.
• Preparation and review of personal tax returns and computations.
• Preparation and review of P11Ds and PSAs.
• Lead technical research and developing reports.
• Manage HMRC enquiries, liaising on behalf of clients.
• Preparation of employment related securities returns.
• Work across the accounts and audit team, supporting with tax queries.
• Oversee junior staff, including workflow management, reviewing work, and providing training.
• Build strong rapport with clients, proactively handling queries and resolving complex issues.
• Keep up to date with taxation news and legislation.
• Champion professional development, undertaking regular training opportunities.

This reputable firm in Stevenage is recognised for its people-led approach to providing a full suite of financial support to a diverse and growing client portfolio.

With an established presence across the UK, this experienced team prides itself on delivering service excellence and is enjoying stable growth.

Offering a wide range of benefits, including impressive career development opportunities, this successful firm is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels.

• £50,000 to £60,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week
• Flexible working options
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 22 days annual leave
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Private healthcare
• Retail and travel perks
• Tailored professional development
• Inclusive company values

• CTA qualified or equivalent, with extensive experience within UK practice.
• Experience with various software, including Alphatax corporation tax, caseware working papers, and CCH income tax.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Track record of portfolio management, including monitoring and reporting on all commercial aspects.
• Tax advisory experience.
• Organised and able to manage own workload.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• A drive to deliver technical knowledge as a point of call for the team.
• Confident in reviewing processes and improving systems to boost efficiency.
• An eagerness to progress with the firm, undertaking continuous professional development.

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 auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Stevenage and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.