Tax Manager / Assistant Tax Manager

Airport Placements; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency in Exeter is seeking a Tax Manager or an ambitious Assistant Tax Manager to join their team. The role involves delivering a range of tax services, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will be ATT or CTA qualified with strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between £40K and £50K, along with hybrid working options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tax Manager or Assistant Tax Manager.
• Strong attention to detail in tax compliance and advisory.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a wide range of tax services and ensuring compliance.
• Building lasting client relationships and providing tax planning.
• Reviewing complex tax returns.

Skills

Technical tax knowledge

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Mentoring

Education

ATT and/or CTA qualified

Job description

Tax Manager / Assistant Tax Manager
Location: Exeter area

Ready to take the next step in your tax career? We're on the lookout for a driven Tax Manager (or an ambitious Assistant Tax Manager looking to step up) to join our growing Exeter-based team.

This is a brilliant opportunity to broaden your experience, including exposure to non-residents, non-domiciled taxpayers, trusts, and probate work, all while working with a hugely varied portfolio of clients.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering a wide range of tax services, ensuring compliance and deadlines are met
• Building lasting relationships and providing proactive tax planning advice
• Reviewing complex tax returns and mentoring junior team members
• Taking the lead on advisory projects and identifying opportunities to add value
• Helping to manage performance and support the growth of the department

What we're looking for

• ATT and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager, or a strong Tax Senior ready to progress
• Excellent technical tax knowledge and hands-on compliance expertise
• Strong communicator, written and verbal, with an eye for detail
• A proactive, adaptable team player who enjoys mentoring others and working closely with clients

What's on offer

• 40K - 50K dependant on experience and annual salary review
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to buy/sell more)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay after 1 year
• Pension scheme (with increased contributions after 4 years)
• Health and wellbeing support including employee assistance programme
• Perks including cycle-to-work, private medical options, staff referral and commission schemes

If you're looking for variety, progression, and the chance to work on exciting and challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you.