Personal Tax Compliance Manager

Company: Hays
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will manage a substantial personal tax portfolio and ensure high-quality compliance and advisory service. You will lead client relationships, oversee Making Tax Digital delivery, and support the growth of the tax team. The position offers hybrid working and a collaborative culture focused on development. You will work across a varied client base, shaping tax planning and delivering value in a trusted advisory capacity.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Clear opportunities for career progression
  • Exposure to a varied client portfolio
  • Focus on work-life balance and wellbeing

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of ~350 personal tax clients, including self-assessment compliance
  • Oversee and support Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements
  • Serve as primary client contact and build long-term relationships
  • Provide ad hoc personal tax guidance and support
  • Review tax returns and meet compliance deadlines
  • Identify opportunities to add value through broader tax planning
  • Support junior team members and contribute to tax department growth

Key requirements

  • Experience managing personal tax compliance portfolios within an accountancy practice
  • Strong knowledge of self-assessment and personal tax compliance
  • Experience of client relationship management
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • ATT, CTA or ACA/ACCA qualifications (or qualified by experience) would be advantageous
  • Proactive and client-focused approach
  • Strong client relationship management
  • Excellent communication
  • Organisational skills
  • Self-assessment and personal tax compliance
  • Knowledge of Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements
  • Advisory and compliance delivery

Posted: September 14th, 2026