Tax Manager – SME Advisory & Compliance

About the role

This position offers an experienced tax professional the chance to lead a portfolio of SME clients within a well‑established accounting and tax advisory firm. Reporting to the Tax Partner, you will manage both compliance and consultancy projects while supervising junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients, delivering tax compliance and advisory services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and expand an external professional network.
• Assist in tax group administration, including work‑in‑progress tracking, billing, and fee collection.
• Collaborate with Partners, Directors and Managers on tax consultancy engagements.
• Liaise with other departments to uncover tax planning opportunities for existing clients.

Required profile

• Qualified tax professional and/or qualified accountant.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all tax heads.
• Prior managerial experience at assistant manager or manager level.
• Proven ability to manage and develop junior staff.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management capabilities.

Required skills

• Tax compliance
• Tax advisory

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a progressive, medium‑sized firm.
• Direct reporting line to the Tax Partner.
• Professional development through client‑facing projects.