Personal Tax Manager - Newcastle

Personal Tax Manager - Newcastle

Newcastle

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We're recruiting a Personal Tax Manager in Newcastle on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of a varied private client portfolio, manage compliance processes, and play a key role in mentoring and developing a high-performing tax team.

The Role

As Personal Tax Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the personal tax compliance process from start to finish, ensuring returns are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and managing the personal tax return process
• Drafting and reviewing correspondence in relation to HMRC enquiries
• Managing oral and written communication with HMRC, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation
• Meeting deadlines within agreed budgets
• Billing and WIP management across your portfolio
• Monitoring tax compliance positions using tax administration software, maintaining internal control records, and ensuring adherence to quality control procedures
• Mentoring and training Tax Seniors and Assistants
• Delegating work effectively and reviewing outputs
• Providing regular, constructive feedback to support team development
• Liaising with client service teams and colleagues across other disciplines to deliver a coordinated and seamless client service

You'll work with a varied client base, developing a strong understanding of their financial affairs and providing proactive, high-quality support.

About You

You will hold a relevant professional qualification (CA, ATT, CTA, STEP or equivalent) and have strong experience within a UK personal tax environment.

You'll demonstrate:

• A solid working knowledge of UK tax legislation
• Strong project and time management skills, with experience working to tight deadlines and budgets
• The ability and interest to understand clients' wider business and personal financial affairs
• Confidence in client-facing situations
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to positively influence and build relationships
• A proactive approach to both your work and your ongoing professional development

You are organised, technically strong, and motivated to take ownership of your portfolio while contributing to the wider success of the tax team.

What's on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Portfolio ownership with leadership responsibility

Opportunity to mentor and develop junior tax staff

Exposure to a varied and interesting private client base

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

NewcastleCommutable from Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields, Sunderland, Durham, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at or .