Senior Tax Manager

We are proud to be supporting a leading and fast growing accountancy firm in their search for a Senior Tax Manager to join their Sussex office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to join a highly ambitious and expanding firm, delivering both compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base. The role offers genuine scope to develop your career while working closely with partners and supporting the continued growth of the tax function.

The firm is part of a top 20 UK accountancy group with over 30 years of experience, providing a wide range of bespoke advisory and accounting services to ambitious business owners, SMEs and larger corporate clients. With a strong focus on quality, collaboration and development, they offer an environment where technical excellence and client service go hand in hand.

As Senior Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high quality tax compliance and advisory work while supporting junior team members and working closely with partners on specialist projects. This is a key role within the tax team, offering both technical depth and leadership responsibility.

Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance and Technical Delivery

• Prepare tax returns for individuals and partnerships
• Prepare ERS and EMI returns
• Prepare P11D forms and PSA calculations
• Support clients with capital gains tax and inheritance tax matters
• Deal with HMRC enquiries and client queries
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all compliance work

Tax Advisory and Planning

• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities for clients
• Assist partners with specialist tax consultancy projects
• Provide advisory support across a range of tax areas
• Translate complex tax issues into clear, understandable advice

Client Management

• Act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of tax clients
• Build and maintain strong, long term client relationships
• Support the development of new business opportunities
• Provide a high level of client service and responsiveness

Team Management

• Manage workflow and support junior team members
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide feedback
• Mentor and develop less experienced members of the team
• Contribute to the overall development of the tax department

Portfolio and Delivery Management

• Manage your own workload and deadlines effectively
• Ensure high standards of accuracy and technical quality
• Work collaboratively with partners and wider team members
• Support efficient delivery across compliance and advisory work

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required

• At least 3 years' experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice
• CTA qualified or qualified by experience, other qualifications considered
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of tax areas
• Experience in both compliance and advisory work
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Ability to explain complex tax matters in plain English
• Strong IT skills including intermediate Excel
• Experience with CCH would be an advantage
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

Benefits

• Salary: £60,000+
• Bonus Scheme: Bi annual performance bonus after probation.
• Pension Scheme: Contributory pension.
• Life Assurance: 4 times salary cover.
• Holiday Purchase: Option to buy additional annual leave.
• Flexible Working: 9 day fortnight option and flexible hours.
• Car Parking: Free on site parking.
• Health Cash Plan: Support for everyday healthcare costs.
• Wellbeing Benefits: Gym membership, workplace nursery scheme and technology benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support services.
• Social Events: Quarterly team functions and firm wide events.
• Rewards Portal: Cashback and discounts on everyday purchases.
• Training and Development: Ongoing technical and personal development support.