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Personal Tax Assistant Manager
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Personal Tax Assistant Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Leicester. Working closely with Directors and Partners, you will manage a varied portfolio of private clients while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the tax department.
Client Details
Our client is a leading independent accountancy practice with a long-standing presence in the East Midlands. The firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality advice to private individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, directors, partnerships, trusts and high-net-worth clients.
With a strong and loyal client base, the practice offers a personalised and relationship-driven approach, allowing tax professionals to become trusted advisers rather than purely compliance-focused accountants. The tax team continues to grow, creating genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.
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Description
- Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
- Review personal tax returns prepared by junior staff.
- Provide tax planning advice to individuals, owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth clients.
- Advise on capital gains tax, inheritance tax and income tax matters.
- Support Partners and Directors on complex advisory assignments.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact.
- Identify tax planning opportunities across the client portfolio.
- Assist with HMRC enquiries and correspondence.
- Mentor and develop junior team members.
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the tax team through business development and networking initiatives.
Profile
- ATT and/or CTA qualified, or currently studying towards CTA.
- Previous experience within a personal tax role in an accountancy practice.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK personal taxation.
- Experience managing a client portfolio and handling client relationships.
- Good understanding of capital gains tax, inheritance tax and self-assessment compliance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to delivering client solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
- A desire to develop into a Manager and senior leadership role over time.
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Job Offer
- Competitive salary of £42,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.
- Leicester-based office with hybrid working available.
- Full-time permanent position.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Annual performance-related bonus.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Pension scheme.
- Professional subscription fees paid.
- Significant advisory exposure beyond compliance work.
- Clear pathway towards Tax Manager and future leadership opportunities.
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