Tax Assistant Manager
Job Title: Personal Tax Assistant Manager
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Full Time
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Tax Assistant Manager to join a fast-paced and dynamic tax team in Birmingham, working with high-profile clients across the entertainment sector. This role offers exposure to complex and interesting tax matters, alongside collaboration with international teams and senior leadership.
Designed as a progression opportunity towards Manager level, the position is ideal for an ambitious tax professional looking to build technical expertise, increase client exposure and take on greater responsibility within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing UK tax compliance with support from senior team members
- Prepare and review UK tax returns, identifying issues and ensuring accuracy
- Support senior colleagues on more complex tax compliance and advisory matters
- Assist in supervising junior staff, reviewing straightforward work and monitoring deadlines
- Manage workflow effectively across a varied client portfolio
- Prepare advisory work for individuals and assist on planning projects
- Develop strong client relationships and respond to client queries professionally
- Liaise with internal departments and international teams where required
- Research technical tax matters and contribute to problem-solving on client work
- Participate in internal training and support wider team development initiatives
Candidate Profile
- Strong experience within personal tax compliance, with some review exposure
- CTA qualified or nearing completion would be advantageous, but not essential
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
- Exposure to international tax matters, residency issues or double tax treaties would be beneficial
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ambitious and motivated to progress towards Manager level
The Opportunity
This Personal Tax Assistant Manager role in Birmingham offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 plus benefits, flexible working, study support and genuine long-term progression opportunities within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
