A qualified Tax Manager opportunity in an independent Chartered Accountancy Practice in North West London, offering a clear route to Partnership.

About the Client
Our client is a well-run, profitable, growing and independent firm of Chartered Accountants, providing a full range of tax, accountancy, and advisory services to a diverse client base. Their clients include high-net-worth individuals, owner-managed businesses, and SMEs.

The firm, based in North West London, has built a strong reputation for delivering a high-quality, partner-led service and is now at a stage where they are looking to strengthen their Tax offering. With succession planning in mind, they are seeking a CTA Qualified Tax Manager to take ownership of the Tax function and play a key role in the firm’s future growth.

The Role
As a Tax Manager, you will initially take responsibility for a large and varied portfolio of circa 500 clients, largely with a Private Client focus. The role offers a clear plan to take full ownership of the Tax department from the Partners in future.
*Managing a portfolio of circa 500 clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of personal tax returns
*Providing proactive tax planning and advisory services to a range of clients including HNWIs, business owners, and SMEs
*Handling complex tax queries and liaising directly with HMRC and clients
*Leading on tax investigations and ad hoc advisory work
*Developing and implementing tax strategies to optimise client outcomes while maintaining compliance
*Advising on key events such as inheritance, investments, and business transactions
*Keeping up to date with tax legislation and identifying opportunities and risks for clients

Alongside the client work, you will take on a leadership role within the firm:
*Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Tax department
*Managing, mentoring, and developing junior staff
*Working with Partners to improve processes, workflows, and client delivery
*Ensuring strong communication between departments and overall efficiency of the Tax function
*Supporting business development and contributing to the firm’s growth strategy

About the Candidate
The successful Tax Manager will be a technically strong and commercially aware individual, ready to take on a leadership role with a clear pathway to Partnership.

*CTA qualified, though ATT/ACCA/ACA will be initially considered as long as there is appetite to complete CTA
*Proven experience managing a varied client portfolio
*Strong background in personal tax, with exposure to advisory and planning work
*Excellent knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance
*Experience handling complex tax matters and client queries
*Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or managing junior staff
*Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach
*Commercial mindset with an interest in growing a service line
*Able to commute to offices and clients in North West London

What’s on Offer
This Tax Manager role offers a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a key department, with a clear and achievable route to Partnership.

*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Clear pathway to Partnership
*Opportunity to take full ownership of the Tax function
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
*Strong work-life balance
*Exposure to a varied and high-quality client base

If this vacancy is of interest to you, then please apply or contact Jonathan from Absolute Recruit. However, if it is not right for you but you think it could be suitable for someone you know, please forward this on, as we operate a referral scheme with a donation to a charity of your choosing. Terms & Conditions apply.

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