Tax Manager

Are you a technically strong tax professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

A successful and ambitious accountancy practice in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for an experienced and motivated Tax Manager to lead its growing personal tax team. This is a rare opportunity for someone with the right credentials and ambition to join a firm offering a clear route to Director or Partner level, with equity and growth shares available in the future.

If you’re CTA-qualified with proven leadership experience and a passion for personal tax, this could be your ideal next move.

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• Manage and review a varied portfolio of personal tax compliance clients
• Provide technical input on advisory projects involving inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and trust planning
• Lead and develop the tax team, overseeing day-to-day workflow and coaching junior staff
• Collaborate closely with the wider leadership team to shape the future of the tax department
• Ensure high technical standards and compliance with evolving legislation
• Act as a key point of contact for high-value and long-standing clients
• Play an active role in strategic growth, business development, and succession planning

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking practice that truly values its people, with an ambitious plan for growth and a collaborative culture that blends professionalism with personality.

This is more than just a Tax Manager role, it’s a chance to work closely with the leadership team, shape the future of the tax offering, and build your own path toward equity or partnership. You’ll enjoy a clear progression plan, strong internal support, and the freedom to take ownership of your work.

• CTA qualified - this is a must for this senior leadership role
• A strong background in personal tax compliance, with advisory exposure across IHT, CGT, and trusts
• Proven experience managing and developing a team in a practice environment
• Excellent technical skills and the ability to explain complex matters clearly to clients and colleagues
• Strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and a proactive mindset
• A desire to step into a long-term leadership role and influence the direction of the department

• £60,000 to £75,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Generous annual leave
• Early finish Fridays
• Company pension
• Career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events
• Supportive team
• 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 Stoke-on-Trent and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.