Tax Manager

"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them become what they are capable of being." 
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

Tax Manager (CTA Qualified) – Route to Partnership
UK (Independent Chartered Accountancy Firm)
Tax | Leadership | Advisory | Career Progression

About the Role

Sheridan Maine is partnering with a highly regarded independent chartered accountancy firm to recruit an ambitious CTA Qualified Tax Manager.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced tax professional to step into a leadership role with a clear route to Partnership. You will take ownership of a substantial client portfolio and play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the firm’s entire tax service line.
The role offers autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to progress quickly into a strategic, decision-making position within the business.

Your Key Responsibilities in this Tax Manager position:

Portfolio Management

• Manage a large and varied portfolio of approximately 500 clients
• Oversee the preparation and submission of personal tax returns
• Provide tailored tax planning advice for individuals, business owners, and SMEs
• Handle complex tax queries and act as a key contact for HMRC correspondence

Tax Strategy & Advisory

• Deliver proactive tax planning and advisory solutions across a wide range of client needs
• Advise on tax implications of key events including business transactions, investments, and inheritance matters
• Stay up to date with UK tax legislation and identify planning opportunities and risk mitigation strategies

Leadership & Department Ownership

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the tax function
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Support the creation and monitoring of KPIs to drive efficiency and service quality
• Ensure high standards of delivery across compliance and advisory work

Strategic Growth & Partnership Pathway

• Work closely with Partners to develop and grow the tax service line
• Act as a senior point of contact for key and high-value clients
• Take increasing responsibility for decision-making across all tax matters
• Progress towards full ownership of the tax department and eventual Partnership

About You

• CTA qualified (essential)
• Proven experience managing a large client portfolio in a tax practice environment
• Strong background in both tax compliance and advisory work
• Demonstrable leadership or team management experience
• Deep knowledge of UK tax legislation and planning strategies
• Commercially aware with a strong client-focused approach
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly
• Ambitious, proactive, and ready for a senior leadership role

What’s on Offer

• Clear and structured route to Partnership
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key service line
• High level of autonomy and influence within the firm
• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality client base
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Strong focus on long-term career progression

If you are an ambitious CTA qualified Tax Manager ready to take the next step towards Partnership, we would love to hear from you - please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.