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Senior Tax Manager
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The Details
Contract: Permanent
Working: Three days in the office, up to 40% of the week working from home (after probation); 37.5 hours working week
Flexible core hours: 09:15–14:45, giving you the autonomy to structure your day
Hours: Full-time or part-time minimum 30 hours/week
Package: £50,000-£60,000 FTE
Location: Brighton
Company Overview
Collective Concepts Accounting is a modern, forward-thinking firm that prioritises genuine relationships over just crunching numbers. The founders Chris and Gina are empathetic leaders who care about their team member’s happiness and development.
They offer a supportive alternative to the traditional accountancy workplace, celebrating individuality, encouraging autonomy and trusting their people to take ownership of their work.
CCA work with technology startups and scale-ups, high-net-worth individuals, property clients, and talent and crypto investors. Their tailored accounting and advisory services provide financial clarity and help clients build sustainable, profitable businesses.
About You
We’re looking for a driven, technically strong Senior Tax Manager who can support the business at a strategic level while maintaining excellent client service.
You will join our senior leadership team and work closely with the Founder and Directors, taking responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of our tax function. This includes managing the full personal tax return cycle, overseeing complex advisory work, mentoring junior staff, and shaping the future of our tax services.
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You will play a crucial role in supporting high-net-worth individuals, crypto investors, property clients, and non-dom/non-UK tax residents with high-complexity matters. You will also oversee our R&D advisory offering and manage the tax consulting arm of the business.
Ideal experience and attributes include:
- Either Chartered Tax Advisor 2 years post qualification; or minimum of 15 years experience.
- CTA finalist (or equivalent experience); ACCA/ACA also welcome.
- Strong experience managing diverse and complex personal tax portfolios.
- Demonstrable expertise in crypto tax, CGT, non-resident and non-dom rules, and HNW structures.
- Experience preparing or reviewing R&D claims (or willingness to upskill quickly).
- Excellent technical knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly with clients.
- Proactive approach to workflow management, deadlines, and problem-solving.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Confident working directly with founders, senior stakeholders, and high-value clients.
- Experience using modern digital tools and cloud accounting systems.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
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- Overseeing the preparation and timely submission of all personal tax returns
- Preparing and reviewing complex high-net-worth tax returns, including those involving:
- Non-UK tax residents
- Non-dom clients
- Cryptoasset tax disclosures and returns
- Property and share disposals (including CGT)
- Leading our R&D tax advisory service, ensuring compliance-focused and high-quality claims.
- Managing the tax consulting function, delivering strategic advisory work to clients.
- Providing expert tax advice across personal tax, CGT, residence, domicile, and crypto tax.
- Reviewing complex computations prepared by junior and mid-level team members.
- Leading tax planning projects at both personal and corporate level.
- Supporting HMRC enquiries, disclosures, and technical queries as required.
- Actively contributing to leadership discussions and operational decision-making.
- Mentoring, training, and developing members of the tax and accounting teams.
- Assisting with onboarding of high-value clients and attending networking/events as part of the leadership team.
Location
Central Brighton
Flexible Working Policy
Flexible core hours from 09:15–14:45, giving you the autonomy to structure your day
Working Hours
37.5-hour working week
Start Date
ASAP
Interview Process
- Informal coffee
- Second interview
- Trial half-day
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