Tax Manager - Accountancy Practice
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.0 to £55,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, EX1 1NS |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4733157_1760106220 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading South West accountancy practice with over 300 team members across Devon and Somerset. Due to continued growth in tax services, the firm is expanding its Exeter office and seeking a Tax Manager or Assistant Tax Manager. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, partnerships, non-residents, and trusts.
Your new role
You'll deliver a full range of tax services, ensuring compliance within budget and deadlines. The role involves direct client interaction, tax planning, reviewing and preparing complex returns, and supporting advisory projects. You'll help manage tax compliance processes, contribute to team development, and assist in monitoring departmental performance. Additional responsibilities may be assigned in line with the role.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be an experienced Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager, or a high-performing Tax Senior, ideally ATT and/or CTA qualified. You'll bring strong technical tax knowledge across a broad range of areas, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, organised approach. Confidence, adaptability, and professionalism are key, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a good understanding of social media tools is also desirable.
What you'll get in return
- 36.25 hours (flexible and hybrid working available)
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- 1 week's holiday can be carried forward into the following holiday year
- Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance
- Access to Rewards and Health schemes
- Salary subject to experience and qualifications
- Annual salary review
- Death in service 3 x annual salary
- 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline
- Introducing clients and team member commission schemes
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service
- Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service
What you need to do now
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