Tax Manager
Are you an experienced tax accountant looking to take the next step in your career?
This Tax Manager job in South Ockendon offers an exciting opportunity to manage a substantial portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance and delivering expert advisory services.
If you can answer "yes" to the following questions...
- Do you have exceptional communication skills and the ability to build relationships?
- Can you oversee a significant portfolio of personal tax clients, acting as their go-to person?
- Are you able to lead the preparation and review of personal tax returns?
- Is progression something that you're passionate about and committed to?
- Would you like to work closely with Partners to support the firm's growth?
...then we want to hear from you!
Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Contact us today to learn more about this Tax Manager job in South Ockendon.
Job Purpose
As a Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a client portfolio, ensuring exceptional service delivery across both compliance and advisory work. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of around 280 personal tax clients
- Leading the preparation and review of personal tax returns (approximately 80% compliance)
- Delivering tailored advisory services, including capital gains tax planning and ad hoc tax matters (approximately 20% advisory)
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, offering proactive solutions and addressing queries
- Identifying opportunities for tax planning to add value to clients’ services
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members to foster their development
- Keeping up-to-date with tax legislation changes and advising clients accordingly
About The Firm
This well-established accountancy practice in South Ockendon is renowned for its commitment to delivering outstanding personal tax services. Known for its supportive and collaborative environment, the firm fosters a culture of professional growth and values its team members.
Joining this practice means being part of a progressive team that prioritises expertise, innovation, and exceptional client care.
What’s On Offer
- £80,000 to £90,000 per annum
- Full time, permanent role
- Flexible / hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)
- Company pension
- Generous annual leave
- Wellbeing support
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Inclusive company values
- Plus more
The Successful Applicant
- Extensive experience in personal tax management, ideally in a practice environment
- Strong technical expertise in personal tax compliance and advisory services
- Proven ability to manage a large client portfolio
- Excellent client relationship skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Strong organisational abilities and the capability to manage multiple deadlines
- Leadership and mentoring skills to support the development of junior staff
- A recognised tax qualification (such as ATT or CTA) is advantageous but not essential with relevant experience
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
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 across Essex and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.