Tax Manager - Hybrid, Luton
$50,000–$60,000 year
HybridLuton, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end preparation and review of complex personal tax returns, including self-assessment, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and annual tax on enveloped dwellings filings. Deliver strategic tax planning advice to high-net-worth clients covering trusts, gift planning, and tax-efficient investment structures. Supervise and mentor a team of tax professionals, ensuring adherence to quality standards and compliance protocols while conducting thorough technical reviews of computations. Collaborate with clients and external advisors to gather data and integrate insights from legislative changes into practice. Develop internal tax policies and workflows to improve efficiency, serve as a subject matter expert for training, and contribute to business development through proposals and thought leadership. Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options and on-site parking available.
Required Qualifications
- Professional tax qualification such as CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) or ATT (Associate Tax Technician)
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in personal tax compliance and advisory
- Experience preferably within a professional services firm
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing self-assessment returns, CGT, IHT, and trust taxation
- In-depth knowledge of HMRC regulations, including PAYE, dividend taxation, and anti-avoidance rules (e.g., TCGA 1992, IHTA 1984)
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to simplify complex tax concepts for clients
- Experience leading teams, including performance management, mentoring, and professional development planning
- Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, CCH AnswerBase, TaxCalc)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and adherence to ICAEW or ICAH professional conduct standards
- Willingness to travel to client sites or office locations as required
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