Tax Manager

An independent firm of accountants in Wakefield is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing team.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking for a varied role combining tax compliance, advisory work, and team leadership. Working closely with the Tax Partner, you will play a key role in managing the firm's tax portfolio while supporting clients with a wide range of tax planning and advisory matters.\n\n The Role Key responsibilities will include:\n\nManaging a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients.\nReviewing and overseeing the preparation of tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and deadlines.\nSupporting the Tax Partner on a broad range of advisory projects, including succession planning, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, remuneration planning, and business restructuring.\nActing as a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses, individuals, and high-net-worth clients.\nIdentifying tax planning opportunities and delivering practical, commercially focused advice.\nManaging HMRC enquiries and correspondence on behalf of clients.\nOverseeing the firm's payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.\nDeveloping and mentoring junior team members.\nBuilding and maintaining strong client relationships.\nAbout You We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:\n\nATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA or qualified by experience.\nStrong experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.\nA solid background in both personal and corporate tax compliance.\nExposure to tax advisory work and a desire to further develop advisory expertise.\nPrevious experience reviewing work and supporting junior staff.\nKnowledge of payroll processes and compliance requirements.\nExcellent communication and client relationship management skills.\nA proactive and commercially minded approach.\nIf you are interested in this Tax Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. \n \nIPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market.