Tax Planning Manager

Company: Hays
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

You will join a well-established independent accountancy and advisory firm in South Manchester as Tax Planning Manager. You’ll handle mixed corporate and personal tax for owner-managed clients, overseeing higher-level compliance while expanding into bespoke tax planning and advisory work. You’ll mentor junior staff and act as a key contact for clients, gradually taking on more complex engagements. This role offers clear progression, high-value tax planning exposure, and a collaborative, work-life balanced environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible and hybrid working
  • work-life balance
  • supportive team environment
  • clear progression opportunities
  • competitive salary

Responsibilities

  • oversee higher-level corporate and personal tax compliance
  • support and develop tax planning projects (profit extraction, restructures, succession planning, transactional support)
  • manage and review work produced by junior team members
  • act as main client contact for day-to-day tax matters
  • build advisory engagement experience with senior colleagues

Key requirements

  • solid grounding in corporate and personal tax compliance
  • interest in developing tax planning and advisory skills
  • strong technical fundamentals
  • proactive approach
  • ability to build relationships with owner-managed business clients
  • suitable for Assistant Manager or Manager level seeking broader role
  • relationship-building
  • proactive attitude
  • strong communication
  • corporate tax compliance
  • personal tax compliance
  • tax planning and advisory

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Posted: October 1st, 2026