Tax Senior or Assistant Manager

Hays are working in partnership with a highly regarded regional accountancy firm to appoint a Senior Tax Associate into their expanding Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio, gain exposure to high-quality advisory work, and position themselves for progression towards Manager and beyond within a supportive and technically strong environment.The Role

This varied role will combine technical compliance oversight with exposure to complex advisory work across a broad private client base.

Tax Compliance

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring all key deadlines and compliance obligations are met
• Deliver high-quality personal tax returns with minimal review points ("right first time")
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including those with complex tax affairs
• Utilise tax software, Excel and technical resources effectively to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Tax Advisory

• Support on advisory assignments including:
  • Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning
  • International tax matters
    • Business exits and succession planning
• Work closely with senior managers and partners to deliver commercially focused advice
• Assist in identifying advisory opportunities within your portfolio
• Contribute to business development and strengthening long-term client relationships

Responsibilities & Impact

• Demonstrate strong judgement, anticipating client needs and identifying risks and planning opportunities early.
• Take ownership of assignments, contributing to quoting, billing and overall portfolio profitability
• Ensure high technical standards and robust risk management across your work
• Play an active role in developing junior team members through effective delegation, coaching and feedback
• Act as a key point of contact within the team, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing culture.

About You

• CTA qualified (or qualified by experience at an equivalent level)
• Proven experience managing personal tax compliance and advisory work
• Strong technical knowledge, particularly across private client tax, with exposure to IHT and CGT
• Confident in interpreting legislation and delivering clear, commercially focused advice
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff

Why Apply?

• Clear progression to Manager and beyond, with structured support
• Exposure to high-quality advisory work and complex client portfolios
• Collaborative culture with strong partner interaction and visibility
• Flexible / hybrid working and a regional footprint offering excellent work-life balance

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